The Art of Cultivating Noble Character - Hardcover

Title: The Art of Cultivating Noble Character - Hardcover (Raghib al-Isfahani's Kitab al-Dhari'a ila Makarim al-Shari'a)
Author: Imam Raghib al-Isfahani / Translated by Yasien Mohamed / Edited by Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
ISBN: 9781933764238
Publisher: White Thread press

This groundbreaking translation revives Imam Raghib al-Isfahani's seminal ethical treatise, integrating Qur'anic principles with philosophical depth. Isfahani's timeless exploration of moral virtue, the soul and spiritual refinement is characterized by his unique weaving of Qur'anic verses and prophetic traditions into ethical discourse.

Yasien Mohamed, Emeritus Professor of Arabic and Islamic Philosophy at the University of the Western Cape, brings Isfahani's insights to the English speaking world. The Art of Cultivating Noble Character offers a rich, contemplative journey into Islamic moral thought, ideal for philosophy students, spiritual growth seekers and those deepening their understanding of Islamic virtue ethics. 

Following a meticulous three-year review, this expertly translated edition, featuring a critical introduction, is now available. As a seminal influence on thinkers like Imam Ghazali, Isfahani's masterpiece continues to provide timeless wisdom for life's most pressing moral questions.  

You hold in your hands one of the most important books of the Islamic tradition. The proof of Islam, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, memorised by heart Kitab al-Dhari'a. Anyone familiar with Imam Ghazali's works will recognise the immense influence this book had on him... We owe a great debt to Dr Yasien Mohamed for bringing this exceptional work into English... With excellent knowledge of Arabic and English, coupled with a serious background in ethics, he provides us with a translation that works well and conveys the contents of the Imam's works. --Hamza Yusuf  Zaytuna College, USA