Al-Ghazali on the Remembrance of Death & the Afterlife
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Al-Ghazali on the Remembrance of Death & the Afterlife is the 40th and final book of Imam al-Ghazali’s monumental work, Ihya’ Ulum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences). This treatise delves into the Islamic eschatological perspective, emphasizing the significance of remembering death as a means to purify the soul and redirect one’s focus toward the afterlife.
The book is divided into two main parts:
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On the Remembrance of Death: Al-Ghazali discusses the importance of frequently contemplating death, highlighting how this practice can lead to a more pious and purposeful life.
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On the Afterlife: He provides a detailed account of the events that follow death, including the questioning in the grave, the Day of Judgment, the intercession of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the torments of Hell, the delights of Paradise, and the ultimate vision of God’s Countenance for the elect.
This work serves as a profound guide for Muslims seeking to understand the transient nature of worldly life and the eternal significance of the hereafter.
Author:
Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
Editor:
ITS
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