Publisher's Synopsis
An interesting and sincere book, very deep, a book to rediscover yourself in the voyage of finding joy as the author claims: "He who knows himself is truly happy." The Alchemy of Happiness was a book written by Moḥammed al-Ghazali, a Persian theologian, philosopher, and prolific Sunni Muslim writer considered as one of the most sumptuous methodical thinkers of Islam. The Alchemy of Happiness was written towards the end of his life shortly before 499/1105. During the time, before it was written the Muslim world was believed to be in a state of political as well as philosophical unrest. Al-Ghazali noted that there were continuous arguments about the role of ideology and academic faith and that Sufis became criticised for their negligence of the ritual obligations of Islam. The Alchemy of Happiness emphasized the significance of honouring the ritual necessities of Islam, the actions that would lead to redemption, and the avoidance of sin.
