Publisher's Synopsis
""A Moslem Seeker After God"" is a book written by Samuel Marinus Zwemer and published in 1920. The book presents an in-depth exploration of the life and teachings of Al-Ghazali, a prominent Islamic scholar, theologian, and mystic of the eleventh century. Zwemer aims to showcase Islam at its best through the lens of Al-Ghazali's life, writings, and spiritual journey. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of Al-Ghazali's life, including his upbringing, education, and religious awakening. The second part delves into Al-Ghazali's teachings on Islamic theology, philosophy, and mysticism, as well as his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence. The third part explores the impact of Al-Ghazali's writings and ideas on Islamic scholarship and spirituality throughout the centuries. Throughout the book, Zwemer provides detailed analysis and commentary on Al-Ghazali's works, drawing on his own expertise as a Christian missionary and scholar of Islam. He also highlights the similarities and differences between Islamic and Christian theology, and emphasizes the importance of interfaith dialogue and understanding. Overall, ""A Moslem Seeker After God"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most influential figures in Islamic history, and serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in Islam, comparative religion, or spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
