O My Beloved Child

By Imam Al-Ghazali and Mohd Aizat Mohd Ikhsan

"O My Beloved Child" is a special book translated from Imam Al-Ghazali's work, "Ayyuhal Walad." It's full of wise advice from a teacher to his disicple about life, spirituality, and how to be a better person.

 

What makes this book interesting is that it's not just for one group of people. It talks about important things like faith, being good, and finding meaning in life in a way that anyone can understand.

 

One great thing about "O My Beloved Child" is that it's easy to read. Even though it's from Islamic teachings, its lessons are for everyone, no matter their background. It gives practical advice that you can use every day.

 

Imam Al-Ghazali's teachings are also really relevant today. In a world where things can feel confusing, his ideas about being honest, thinking about your actions, and finding peace inside yourself are really helpful.

 

If you're looking for a book that gives good advice and helps you think about life, "O My Beloved Child" is a great choice. It's like a guide that can help you find peace and happiness within yourself, and it's a book that can inspire anyone, no matter where they are in life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mohd Aizat Mohd Ikhsan
• Release date: Apr 23, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224781218

Book preview

INTRODUCTION

O my beloved child and noble beloved ones, may Allah prolong your life in obedience to Him, and may Allah make it easy for you to follow the path of His beloved ones.

Know, o my dear child, that what is contained in various branches of advice actually originates from Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) himself. Therefore, when you receive such advice, it is indeed advice from the Prophet to you as well. What more with my advice? And if you have not yet grasped the meaning of this advice from me, then what knowledge have you truly gained all this time?

Contents

INTRODUCTION

First Counsel: Time is a Life

Second Counsel: How to Accept Advice

Third Counsel: Knowledge Is of No Use Unless It Is Applied

Fourth Counsel: Reward Is Determined by Deeds

Fifth Counsel: Purify Your Intentions

Sixth Counsel: The Reality of Life Is Love and Action

Seventh Counsel: Prioritize Learning Obligatory Knowledge (Fardu Ain)

Eighth Counsel: Knowledge Alone Cannot Benefit You

Ninth Counsel: Raise Your Aspirations, Battle Your Desires, and Prepare Your Provisions for the Hereafter

Tenth Counsel: Wake up for worship in the night,

Eleventh Counsel: Let Your Worship Align with The Teachings of the Shari'a (Islamic Laws)

Twelfth Counsel: The Reality of Knowledge Is Realized Only After You Have Practiced It

Thirteenth Counsel: Four Perfect Qualities for The Seeker

Fourteenth Counsel: Imam Ash-Shibli's Advice

Fifteenth Counsel: Hatim Al-Asam's Eight Pieces of Advice

Sixteenth Counsel: Seek a Guide who is a Spiritual Leader (Religiously Strong and a Practitioner of the Spiritual Path)

Seventeenth Counsel: Pursue The Knowledge of Sufism

Eigthteenth Counsel: The Reality of Worshiping Allah

Nineteenth Counsel: The Meaning of Tawakkul

Twentieth Counsel: The Meaning of Sincerity

Twenty First Counsel: The Meaning of Showing Off

Twenty Second Counsel: Do not ask too much, but strive to act abundantly

Twenty Third Counsel: Leave Four Things

Twenty Fourth Counsel: Four Things You Should Do

Twenty Fifth Counsel: Closing and Prayer

About Imam Al-Ghazali

O my beloved child

First Counsel: Time is a Life

O my beloved child,

As advised by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to his ummah, his words were as follows:

It is a sign of Allah's turning away from a servant when he constantly engages in futile matters. And if there is even a single moment of his life spent on anything other than his purpose in life (which is to worship Allah), then its explanation (in the Hereafter) will be fitting for him. And whoever lives beyond forty years, yet his goodness does not surpass his evil, then he has readied himself to enter the fire of hell.

Indeed, the advice from the Prophet is sufficient for those who are knowledgeable.

Second Counsel: How to Accept Advice

O my beloved child,

To advise others is an easy matter; what