Session 1 - Introduction to the Iḥyā’ ‘Ulūm al-Dīn and to the Book of Knowledge

From February 12-14, 2021, Al-Maqasid held an online retreat titled, ‘On Knowledge,' Reflections on Book 1 of the Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din,’ Imam al-Ghazali’s masterpiece. This illuminating text defines the most important concepts, terms, and realities that the student and seeker of Knowledge should know.
“The foundation of felicity in this world and the next is gaining knowledge. It is the best of all actions.” Imam al-Ghazali
This series of eight lessons covers the following topics:
• Introduction to the Iḥyā’ and the Book on Knowledge
• The Merit of Knowledge, Learning, and Teaching
• ‘Ilm Ṭarīq al-Ākhira (The Science of the Way to the Hereafter)
• The Restoration of Religious Terminology
• Distinguishing Beneficial Knowledge from Blameworthy Knowledge
• Etiquette of Debate and Its Pitfalls
• Etiquette of Students of Knowledge
• Signs of the Scholars of the Hereafter (‘Ulama’ al-Ākhira)
In this first session, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus gives a brief biography of Iman al-Ghazali, known as the ‘Proof of Islam’ and the Mujaddid (Reviver) of the fifth century. He then analyzes Imam al-Ghazali’s powerful introduction in the Iḥyā’ and discusses key features of the Book of Knowledge, culminating with why the subject of Knowledge is the most important of all affairs.
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Allah the Exalted says, "Allah bears witness that there is no god except Him-as do the angels and people of knowledge.” [Quran 3:18] Allah the Exalted also says, "Allah will elevate those of you who are faithful, and ˹raise˺ those gifted with knowledge in rank." [Quran 58:11] And the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whoever Allah wills good for, He grants him an understanding in religion.” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Imam al-Ghazali states, “With respect to the human being, nothing is greater than attaining eternal felicity. And nothing is more virtuous than the means to it. Eternal felicity is only attained through knowledge and action. One can only truly act when he has the knowledge of how to perform the action. Therefore, the foundation of felicity in this world and the next is knowledge. It is the best of all actions.”
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[@taimurahmad8002]

Without Ghazali, I would have been an atheist now.

[@mosawermomand8697]

May Allah swa bless you shiekh immensely for the good you have done.. these lectures has brought me much closer to my lord Allah swa.. jaza ka Allah.. may Allah swa reward you.

[@ShareefusMaximus]

👀 Bruh... this is sooooo good!

[@jamilsanchez21]

Salams shaykh May Allah bless you always ameen ❤️😌🤲🏽

[@zakkan3099]

JazakAllah kher Shaikh Yahya for uploading all the videos... you are such a gem 💙💙💙💙💙

[@toshareknowledge]

اللهم صل على محمد

[@DeedUNo]

Imam Al Ghazali - Hujatul Islam RA aleik

[@raimaan1]

MashaAllah this introduction is beautiful. I wasn't sure where to start with which book and this video has just made it clear بارك الله فيكم

[@w1zzk1dd]

جزاك الله خيرا

[@alhabshy1106]

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Where will I get the previous Videos? From the day He Has Started Book 21. I don't know in what condition we will be if Shaykh Yahya stops uploading I don't want even to imagine life without Shaykh Yahya. جزاكم الله خير الجزاء

[@AlMaqasid]

We didn't record the first 10 or so, and we're working to restore books 31-40 though ultimately the plan is to have them from Book 1 through 40 and they'll we restart, so they'll, in sha Allah, be more and more to come.

[@ding4x]

Salam....where can I get the 31-40?.... I'm from Singapore

[@kungfufreak360]

Asalaaam alaikum. This is a silly question, but I plan to attend the upcoming retreat in October inshaAllah. What is the dress code? Not talking about shariah but generally what do people typically wear to these gatherings

[@AlMaqasid]

Wa alaikum asalaam. There is no dress code.

[@naima8392]

I wonder if they have a shorter, summarized version of these lessons. That would be much appreciated.

[@AlMaqasid]

These are already heavily summarized from the source material.

[@nycnow811]

@12:39 what book is he speaking of?

[@rzdu]

WHOSE 'IHYA ULUM AL DEEN' BOOK TRANSLATION (AR->EN) IS THE BEST ? I WANT TO BUY THE BOOK. HELP PLS

[@AlMaqasid]

The Fons Vitae publications of each book separately are likely the best in English, however I don't think that they're complete nor are they inexpensive. The Mukhtasar abridgement of the Ihya translated by Marwan Khalaf is a nice overview of the entire work. We have also utilized the GREAT BOOKS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD SERIES versions as good notes for those attending our retreats. Ultimately the original Arabic is the best, however.

[@tbnaeem93]

Is there a particular translation the shyakh is using?

[@AlMaqasid]

He is likely translating himself as he goes over it.

[@tbnaeem93]

@@AlMaqasid jazak Allahu khayr

[@khaledur2023studying]

My draft notes 19:40

[@jamilsanchez21]

Can someone explain to me what are goofy Sufi’s??😆

[@ish8891]

Pretenders or impostors who delude people and misguide them

[@yahya2925]

Fear Allah. Salafi Publications and the salafi sect for that matter are the minority of the ummah. "And do not make divisions among yourselves.