Critical Advice From Imam Ghazali - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📚 The Importance of Focusing on Essential Knowledge - Imam Ghazali emphasized the value of focusing on essential knowledge. - He recommended learning Arabic grammar, the Book of Allah, and the Sunnah of the Prophet. - Avoid wasting time on useless information and excessive details. 01:10 💡 Theology and the Book "Ihya Ulum al-Din" - Imam Ghazali suggested that for theology, his book "Ihya Ulum al-Din" is sufficient. - He discouraged delving too deeply into theological debates. - Emphasized the importance of using gentle arguments to benefit people. 02:50 🌟 Fanaticism and Its Destructive Impact - Imam Ghazali warned against fanaticism, which can lead to destructive behaviors. - Fanaticism hinders productive discussions and prevents open-mindedness. - It is crucial to address fanaticism with gentleness and kindness. 05:03 🚫 The Dangers of Seeking Followers Through Fanaticism - Seeking followers through fanaticism and attacking others can be harmful. - Imam Ghazali pointed out that followers gained this way are not beneficial. - Fanaticism can lead to division and animosity within the community. 07:23 🧐 Reflecting on Personal Mistakes and Growth - Imam Ghazali shared his personal experience of abandoning his own path of fanaticism. - He emphasized the importance of self-reflection and humility. - Acknowledging one's faults and changing for the better is crucial. 08:03 👁️ Guarding Against Human Demons - Imam Ghazali urged people to guard themselves against harmful human behaviors. - He likened these behaviors to human demons who can lead others astray. - It's essential to be cautious and protect one's spiritual well-being. 09:03 🌏 Prioritizing the Next World Over This World - Imam Ghazali emphasized the importance of prioritizing the next world over this world. - He warned against the negative traits of covetousness and self-importance. - The Prophet's advice was to take care of one's soul when worldly desires and opinions prevail. Made with HARPA AI

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Maasha Allah , Thabaarak Allah

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This reminds me of some of the popular KZbin sheikhs

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Imran that was very good and informative that was uplifting as what you said was real

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[@JPT2010]

Salam alaykum, does anyone know where to find the full lecture? JazakAllah Khayr

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Salam brother, it’s a course on (DeenStream) application, titled (the book of knowledge)

[@zohebalikhan7404]

Very good advice, but unfortunately this din ummah has fallen into he exact traps laid out in the passages SHY just read out. The IHYA should indeed be required reading for all stidents of knowledge.

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1:10 I couldn’t find the book “aliatiqad”, can someone tell me what is the real name of the book or even a link to the book is enough Jazakallah khair 🙏

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Second part of ihya

[@Itz_Said_S]

@@ayshathfarhana8060 jazakallah khair. I already found the book al-iqtisd fI al-i'tiqad but I haven’t read it yet.

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Reminds of Engineer Ali Mirza

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he is just a 3rd class youtuber

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What is the book your reading brother

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It is the famous Ihya ulum adeen

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@@dayan47 right ....its a part of it...100pages...

[@kamlasayeen]

He says it in the beginning of the video, Ayuhal Walad.

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@@kamlasayeen no It's Ihya' ulume al deen إحياء علوم الدين

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@@faresasfary What part of the Ihya Ulum Ad Din?