{"product_id":"the-art-of-cultivating-noble-character","title":"The Art of Cultivating Noble Character","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImam Raghib al-Isfahani\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYasien Mohamed (translation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback, 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e9781933764238\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaghib al-Isfahani's Kitab al-Dhari'a ila Makarim al-Shari'a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Annotated Translation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou hold in your hands one of the most important books of the Islamic tradition. The proof of Islam, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, memorised by heart Kitab al-Dhari'a. Anyone familiar with Imam Ghazali's works will recognise the immense influence this book had on him. – Shaykh Hamza Yusuf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seminal philosophical work by Rāghib al-Iṣfahānī, grounded in the Sharīʿah, demonstrates the synthesis of reason and revelation in ethical thought and the unity of transmitted (naqliyyah) and rational (‘aqliyyah) sciences, a hallmark of the tenth and eleventh century Islamic thought. – Prof Osman Bakar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking translation revives Imam Raghib al-Isfahani's seminal ethical treatise, integrating Quranic principles with philosophical depth. Isfahani's timeless exploration of moral virtue, the soul and spiritual refinement is characterized by his unique weaving of Quranic verses and prophetic traditions into ethical discourse. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Art of Cultivating Noble Character offers a rich, contemplative journey into Islamic moral thought, ideal for philosophy students, spiritual growth seekers and those deepening their understanding of Islamic virtue ethics. As a seminal influence on thinkers like Imam Ghazali, Isfahani's masterpiece continues to provide timeless wisdom for life's most pressing moral questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf\u003cbr\u003eTranslator's Introduction\u003cbr\u003e1. On Man’s States, Faculties, Virtues and Moral Character\u003cbr\u003e2. On Intellect, Knowledge and Speech: Their Connections and Their Opposites\u003cbr\u003e3. The Concupiscent Faculty (Quwwa Shahawiyya)\u003cbr\u003e4. On the Irascible Faculty (Quwwa Ghaḍabiyya)\u003cbr\u003e5. On Justice and Injustice, and Love and Hatred\u003cbr\u003e6. On Crafts, Earning, Spending, Generosity and Niggardliness\u003cbr\u003e7. On Actions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Thread Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40698548813859,"sku":"9781933764238","price":39.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2514\/8624\/files\/DSC_0711.jpg?v=1736760422","url":"https:\/\/wardahbooks.mom\/products\/the-art-of-cultivating-noble-character","provider":"Wardah Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}