ISLAM: Significant People Flashcards
How did Sufi’s live?
A simplified lifestyle - risking not adhering to the 5 pillars.
How did Ghazali respond the the issues of Sufism?
Wrote The Ihya - tackled the relationship between living an authentic Sufi life and requirements of Shariah Law.
How did the Ihya impact Sufi’s?
Brought Sufi’s back to the Quran and to adhere to the 5 pillars.
What did Ghazali agree on in terms of Sufi tradition?
He taught Orthodox Muslims that Sufi practices are crucial to being a “good Muslim”. They were were too focused on outward rituals, thus brought both groups back to the Quran.
How did Ghazali change the perception of Sufism in Islam?
He moved Sufism away from being a sect to being accepted in mainstream Islam.
What did Ghazali’s KALAM outline?
He highlighted that no humans is equal to Allah’s - imam’s word cannot be infallible.
What did The Moderation of Belief outline in terms of Allah as the creator?
Highlight that Allah is the creator of all - creator is one of his 99 Names - proved that he created the Quran.
What did The Moderation of Belief outline in terms of free-will?
Ghazali pointed out that whilst actions are created by Allah, humans still have the option to choose what they do.
What was Ghazali’s greatest impact of The Moderation of Belief?
He is regarded today as the “proof of Islam” and a “mujaddid” by many.
How does the The Moderation of Belief impact muslims today?
They are encouraged by Ghazali’s focus on the Quran, to remember that Allah is omniscient.
In what ways was The Moderation of Belief not impactful?
Shia still believe that the imam is infallible - equal to Allah.
What was Ghazali’s contribution in relation to the withdrawal method?
Using evidence from the Hadith he taught that “al-azl” (withdrawal) is a tolerable act.
When did Ghazali suggest the withdrawal method be used?
Financial hardship or when a woman wants to preserve her beauty, or to protect herself from the dangers of childbirth.
