Al-Ghazali's Dear Young Man—a profound spiritual letter on knowledge, sincerity, action, and the path to closeness with God. Translated and narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Originally written as a heartfelt letter to a former student, Dear Young Man (Ayyuha'l-Walad) offers concise, transformative advice for anyone on the path of learning and self-improvement. In just a few pages, Al-Ghazali delivers profound insights on knowledge, repentance, and the soul's true needs. With simple language and deep meaning, this short yet powerful work distills the essence of Islamic ethics and spirituality—a timeless reminder for all seekers of truth.

✍️ About Al-Ghazali

Abū Ḥāmid Muḥammad al-Ghazālī (1058–1111) was a Persian theologian, mystic, philosopher, and jurist. Regarded as one of the greatest minds in Islamic history, he is best known for works on spirituality and ethics including The Revival of the Religious Sciences and The Alchemy of Happiness. His writings continue to inspire both religious and secular audiences worldwide.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Cassidy reads with clarity and reverence, presenting full on-screen subtitles with no background music—a pure and focused listening experience.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Dear Young Man by Al-Ghazali
• 00:11 – I. Introduction
• 02:08 – II. The Need for True Guidance
• 02:41 – III. A Warning Against Wasting One's Purpose
• 03:26 – IV. Knowledge Alone Does Not Save Without Action
• 04:52 – V. The Necessity of Action with Knowledge
• 08:03 – VI. The Necessity of Action and the Balance Between Effort and Divine Grace
• 09:51 – VII. The True Purpose of Knowledge and Effort
• 10:44 – VIII. Life's Impermanence and the Consequence of Actions
• 10:59 – IX. The Futility of Knowledge Without Purity of Intent
• 12:02 – X. Knowledge Without Action is Madness; Action Without Knowledge is Futility
• 12:44 – XI. Awaken to Your Purpose: The Urgency of Spiritual Preparation
• 14:24 – XII. Knowledge Must Be Paired with Deeds
• 15:14 – XIII. The Virtue of Night Worship and Seeking Forgiveness
• 16:40 – XIV. A Lesson from Luqman: Awakening Before Dawn
• 17:19 – XV. True Knowledge: Conforming Actions to Divine Law
• 17:53 – XVI. The Illusion of Knowledge Without Discipline and Experience
• 19:33 – XVII. Essentials for the Seeker of Truth: Knowledge, Repentance, and Action
• 21:25 – XVIII. Eight Life Lessons for the Seeker of Truth
• 26:52 – XIX. The Path of Spiritual Guidance and the Qualities of a True Scholar

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