[Book Club] Al Ghazali - The Alchemy of Happiness

Dear all,

Join us for a discussion where we'll be covering Al Ghazali's The Alchemy of Happiness,

Imam Abu Hamid Al Ghazali was a Persian theologian, philosopher, and prolific Sunni Muslim author, and is regarded as one of the great thinkers of Islam. The work emphasized the importance of observing the ritual requirements of Islam, the actions that would lead to salvation, and avoidance of sin. The factor that set the Alchemy apart from other theological works at the time was its mystical emphasis on self-discipline and asceticism.

You can find the book at the following links:

English Translation (Orell Füssli)
German Translation (Ex Libris)

We welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs that are interested in engaging with works on Islam, culture and society.

Our general guidelines:

Reading the book is encouraged. Try your best to read the book to get the most out of the discussion. We also welcome people who have only read a portion of it to join and contribute to the conversation.
Share and listen. Participants are free to express their thoughts and opinions on the topics relating to the book discussion. We invite everyone to share their thoughts, while also granting others the time to do the same.
Be kind and respectful. We ask participants to always be respectful during the discussion. Derogatory language or personal attacks directed at other participants are not allowed.

Don't hesitate to reach out to any of the organizers for questions.

We look forward to seeing you all there,
Swiss Muslim Circle Team