While there is no dearth of books on Ghazzali the interest in his thought is growing with unqualified recognition. Dr. Hamid’s study of Ghazzali is not confined to the subject, but covers the whole range of Muslim thought and can serve as an introduction to Muslim thinkers as a whole. Unlike the all too common tendency of scholars to take recourse to secondary sources, the author has utilized the original texts and has availed himself of books in English, Arabic and Persian with equal facility. The material that he has amassed is truly amazing. He has convincingly brought out the fact that western thought is more indebted to Islam than is generally recognized. Now it is for the Muslim scholars to move forward with their heritage and produce work of their own with zest integrity.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi
Hamid Nassem was born in Doabgah Rafiabad, Kashmir in 1958. He completed his early education in his home state. Later, he secured M.A. in Muslim Philosophy and Theology from Aligarh Muslim University, winning Gold Medal for academic brilliance. He has received his Pre. Ph.D. and advanced diploma in Mass Media from the prestigious J.N.U., New Delhi. He was awarded Ph.D. Degree on the Philosophy of Ghazzali and it’s Impact on the Western Philosophers by the University of Kashmir in 1996. he was a research fellow at I.I.I.S., New Delhi. (now a part of Hamdard University) in 1987-89. Dr. Hamid Naseem is now a Reader at the University of Kashmir in Islamic Studies. Apart from his formal academic achievements, he has won the admiration of his peers with his brilliant debating, oratory and contributions to reputed research publications. He has also visited Islamic Republic of Iran in 1996. He has ten books to his credit.
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