Al-Ghazali on Conduct in Travel
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Al-Ghazali on Conduct in Travel is the 17th book of Imam al-Ghazali’s seminal work, Ihya’ Ulum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences). In this treatise, al-Ghazali explores the etiquette and spiritual dimensions of travel, emphasizing both the outward and inward aspects of a journey.
Al-Ghazali categorizes travel into four types
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Pilgrimage (Hajj) – A journey undertaken for religious purposes.
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Seeking Knowledge – Traveling to acquire beneficial knowledge.
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Flight from Harm – Escaping from danger or oppression.
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Seeking Livelihood – Journeys undertaken to earn a lawful income.
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