Unique archive material, this documentary film recollects his experienceĪlong with his insight into its historical background. In 1948 he performed the Hajj or pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
Witness to the profundity and the subtlety of that spirit which he came to Articles Find articles in journals, magazines, newspapers, and more Catalog Explore books, music, movies, and more Databases Locate databases by title and description Journals Find journal titles UWDC Discover digital collections, images, sound recordings, and more Website Find information on spaces, staff, services, and more. Ghazali became known as the Proof of Islam and his path of love and spiritual excellence overcame the pitfalls of the organised religion of his day. and sets out to discover who al-Ghazali was and whether we. Responsibility Matmedia Productions screenplay. In 1938, as a young man in his late 20s, he embraced Islam,Įntering deeply into its spirit and the books he went on to write bear Al-Ghazali videorecording : the alchemist of happiness. Saintly radiance touched the lives of all those who looked to him for Exploring the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in Islamic history, this film examines Ghazalis existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of religious dogmatism, and reveals profound parallels with our own times. Was revered by people all over the world as a ‘Friend of God’: a man whose The Furthest Mosque Following the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) recommendation to journey to three Mosques (Makkah, Madinah and Jerusalem), This film sets out ini the company of British bass player, Danny 'Hamza' Thompson to discover the reasons why the last of these three holds such an inportant place in the hearts of Muslims everywhere.Ĭircling the House of God Born in 1909, Dr Martin Lings, also known as Shaykh Abu Bakr Siraj ad-Din, He was the Chief Professor at a prestigious university and regularly received invitations to give lectures at the courts of powerful princes. Imam Al Ghazali was an 11th scholar so widely respected for his intellect that he held the title 'The proof of Islam'. To Purchase this film please visit our distribution partner ZamZam Film Distribution Its hard to review The Alchemy of Happiness without context about its genius author. This film sets out to discover who al-Ghazali was and whether we, living in the 21st Century can still find relevance in his teaching. He influenced major figures of medieval philosophy such as Thomas Aquinas and Moses Maimonides, who shaped the philosphy of the Latin West. Besides being a major influence in the Muslim world, the West has also felt his effect.
Al-Ghazali: The Alchemist of Happiness 2004 Born in 1058 in Tus, Khorasan, in present-da y Iran, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali was one of the most original thinkers the world has known.