Ghazali’s 40 Principles of Islam: How to live your best life by Shaykh Haytham Tamim

Ghazali’s 40 Principles of Islam: How to live your best life by Shaykh Haytham Tamim

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Imam Al-Ghazali’s Forty Principles of Faith serves as a comprehensive guide to spiritual purification, self-improvement, and Islamic theology. It distils the key teachings from his magnum opus, Ihya Ulum al-Din, offering a structured approach to faith, worship, character, and relationships. This course provides a deep reflection on the essential spiritual and ethical principles that shape a believer’s life and journey towards Allah.

This course is free.
94 videos.
94 hours.

Category:
  • Gain deep insight into the core principles of Islam from one of the greatest scholars of all time.
  • Develop a structured approach to faith, self-discipline, and ethical conduct.
  • Learn practical ways to purify the heart and enhance your spirituality.
  • Engage in discussions and reflections that connect classical wisdom with modern challenges.

This course is enlightening, comprehensive, and shows you how to refine your character, and strengthen your relationship with Allah. Enrol today!

Four sessions

 

Section 1: Foundations of Faith and Worship

  • Shahadah (1-6) – Understanding the oneness of Allah and its implications in daily life.
  • Salah (1-4) – Deepening connection with Allah through prayer.
  • Zakat (1-5) – The spiritual and social impact of charity.
  • Fasting (1-3) – Purification of the soul through self-discipline.
  • Hajj (1-4) – The significance and inner dimensions of pilgrimage.
  • Secrets of the Quran (1-4) – How the Quran transforms the heart and mind.
  • Dhikr of Allah (1-3) – The power of remembrance in maintaining faith.

Section 2: Ethics of Sustenance and Social Interactions

  • Seeking the Halal (1-2) – Earning and consuming in a way that pleases Allah.
  • Levels of Wara’ (Caution in Faith) – Strengthening awareness of doubtful matters.
  • Avoiding Tricks that Lead to Haram – Understanding ethical financial dealings.
  • Dealing with Doubtful Rizq – Clarifying uncertainty in earnings.
  • Avoiding a Suspicious Mentality – Developing trust and sincerity in interactions.
  • 20 Rules for Dealing with People (1-4) – Social conduct and wisdom.
  • Dealing with Family and Neighbours – Strengthening bonds of kinship.
  • Friendship, Brotherhood, and Wilayah – The importance of righteous companionship.
  • Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil – Balancing advice with wisdom.
  • Prophetic Kindness and Etiquettes – Learning from the gentleness of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
  • Following the Sunnah – Aligning daily life with prophetic teachings.

Section 3: Purification of the Heart

  • Polishing and Straightening the Heart – Removing spiritual blemishes.
  • Organizing One’s Wird (Daily Devotion) – Creating structure in worship.
  • Purification through Hunger and Fasting – Spiritual benefits of self-restraint.
  • Evils of the Tongue:
    • Lying
    • Backbiting
    • Argumentation
    • Undue Praise
  • Purifying the Heart from Spiritual Diseases:
    • Anger
    • Envy
    • Miserliness
    • Love of Status
    • Love of Dunya
    • Pride (1-2)
    • Self-Admiration
    • Ostentation (1-3)

Section 4: Path to Spiritual Excellence

  • The Secret to Good Character (1-2) – Emulating the best of morals.
  • Tawbah (Repentance) (1-3) – The journey back to Allah.
  • Khawf (Fear of Allah) – Maintaining a sense of accountability.
  • Zuhd (Asceticism) (1-2) – Detachment from materialism.
  • Sabr (Patience) (1-2) – Perseverance through hardships.
  • Shukr (Gratitude) – Recognizing Allah’s blessings.
  • Ikhlas (Sincerity) (1-3) – Purifying intentions.
  • Tawakkul (Reliance on Allah) (1-2) – Trusting Allah’s plans.
  • Love of Allah (1-3) – Developing a heart full of devotion.
  • Contentment (1-2) – Finding peace in divine decree.
  • Remembering Death (1-2) – Preparing for the eternal journey.

 

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