Al-Ghazali on the Manners Relating to Eating: Book XI of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ghazali Series) (Bk. 11) [Hardcover]

Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali (Author), Denys Johnson-Davies (Translator)

Book Description

Series: Ghazali Series | Publication Date: October 1, 2000

The eleventh chapter of The Revival of the Religious Sciences begins the section dealing with man and society. In this volume concentrating on the manners relating to eating, Ghazali first discusses what a person must uphold when eating by himself: that the food is lawful, that both the person and the surroundings should be clean, that one must be content with what is available, and how the person should conduct himself while eating and after eating. Ghazali then proceeds to discuss eating in company and says that to all the above should be added the necessity of courtesy, conversation and the proper presentation of food. Finally, Ghazali expounds the virtues of hospitality and generosity and the conduct of the host as well as that of the guest. Other topics that are discussed are: abstention from food, fasting and general health.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Arabic

About the Author

Denys Johnson-Davies is a well-known translator having published more than twenty-five volumes of short stories. He is the joint translator of Forty Hadith and Forty Hadith Qudsi.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Islamic Texts Society (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0946621721
• ISBN-13: 978-0946621729
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for manners on eating!, January 19, 2011

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This review is from: Al-Ghazali on the Manners Relating to Eating: Book XI of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ghazali Series) (Bk. 11) (Hardcover)

It's humbling to review a work by Imam Al-Ghazali. The book is actually very beneficial for everyone and not just Muslims. The best knowledge is one that we can use every day and knowledge about eating manners certainly is applicable. Applying these manners in day to day life would make for a more civilized world!