🌟📚 Welcome to Chillbooks, where profound spiritual and philosophical works are brought to life in a serene and reflective setting. In today’s session, we present “The Niche of Lights” (Mishkat al-Anwar) by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali, beautifully translated by W.H.T. Gairdner.

This classic work explores the mystical aspects of light in relation to divine knowledge. Our audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, providing a clear and immersive experience.

🔖 About “The Niche of Lights” “The Niche of Lights” is one of Al-Ghazali’s key mystical works, expanding on the metaphor of light found in the Qur’an’s Light Verse (24:35). In this treatise, Al-Ghazali delves into the nature of light as a symbol of divine knowledge and presence. Through his exploration, he offers profound insights into the relationship between the physical and spiritual realms, shedding light on the pathways to understanding God’s essence.

The translation by W.H.T. Gairdner faithfully captures the depth and clarity of Al-Ghazali’s mystical philosophy.

- Original Arabic text: ⁠https://ar.wikisource.org/wiki/مشكاة_الأنوار⁠

- Original English Translation: ⁠https://www.ghazali.org/books/mishkat/index.html⁠ 

🌟 About Al-Ghazali Abu Hamid

Al-Ghazali (1058–1111) was a leading Islamic scholar, philosopher, and Sufi mystic. Known as “The Proof of Islam,” his works, including “The Niche of Lights” and “The Revival of the Religious Sciences”, are widely regarded for their synthesis of theology, philosophy, and mysticism. Al-Ghazali’s writings have left a lasting legacy on both Islamic thought and the broader world of philosophy and spirituality.

Timestamps:

00:00 - The Niche of Lights by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali

00:09 - Introduction

04:10 - Part 1: Light and Lights: Prelimiary Studies

53:19 - Part 2: The Science of Symbolism

1:25:06 - Part 3: The Application To The Light-Verse And The Veils Tradition

🌄 Subtitled Audiobook for Immersive Learning This audiobook features full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to follow along as you listen to Al-Ghazali’s mystical insights.

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