The Mysteries of Charity and The Mysteries of Fasting

The Mysteries of Charity and The Mysteries of Fasting Kitab Asrar Al-Zakak Wa Kitab Asrar Al-Siyam : Books 5 and 6 of the Ihya Ulum Al-Din, the Revival of the Religious Sciences - The Fons Vitae Gazali Series

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In the Mysteries of Charity and Its Important Elements (Kitab asrar al zakat wa-muhimatiha; book 5), and the Mysteries of Fasting and Its Important Elements (Kitab asrar al-iyyam wa-muhimatiha; book 6), of the forty books of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Iya ulum al-din), Abu amid al-Ghazali explains the inner and outer meanings of charity and fasting, two pillars of worship for Muslims. These are two of the five books that deal with the inner dimensions of Islamic worship; books 3, 4, and 7 address purification, prayer, and pilgrimage, respectively. In book 5 al-Ghazali begins with a discussion of the various kinds of zakat and the conditions under which they become obligatory. He explains the manners related to zakat and its inward and outward conditions. He then discusses the recipients of zakat, who qualifies for it and in what circumstances, and the manners related to receiving it. Finally, al-Ghazali explains charity and its virtues. In book 6 al-Ghazali begins with the outward obligations and sunna elements of fasting, and what is required if the fast is broken. He explains the mysteries of fasting and its inner conditions. Finally, he discusses the voluntary fasts and their order in superogatory worship. This readable yet comprehensive work covers an array of issues from the essential outward aspects of paying charity, to the inward aspects of the state of the heart during the fast and how to humble oneself completely. As a practical, yet profound book, it is an indispensable guide for Muslims who seek a deeper comprehension of these two fundamental practices for Muslims, and for all those interested in understanding the meaning and role of charity and fasting in Islam.

Book information

ISBN: 9781941610435
Publisher: Fons Vitae
Imprint: Fons Vitae
Pub date:
DEWEY: 297.54
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: xxv, 127
Weight: 226g
Height: 183mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 13mm