The Mysteries of Charity and The Mysteries of Fasting is a profound English translation of Books 5 and 6 from the celebrated Islamic masterpiece Ihya Ulum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences) written by the renowned Muslim scholar Al-Ghazali. Expertly translated by M. Abdurrahman Fitzgerald, this work explores the deeper spiritual meanings, ethical dimensions, and inner wisdom behind two of Islam’s most important acts of worship: Zakat (charity) and Sawm (fasting).

In The Mysteries of Charity, Imam Al-Ghazali explains the spiritual philosophy of generosity, purification of wealth, sincerity in giving, and the moral responsibilities of helping others according to Islamic teachings. In The Mysteries of Fasting, he reveals the inner dimensions of fasting, self-discipline, spiritual purification, control of desires, and the path toward closeness to Allah through sincere worship.

This classical Islamic text is an essential resource for readers interested in Islamic spirituality, Tasawwuf (Sufism), Islamic ethics, worship, self-purification, Ramadan studies, and classical Islamic scholarship. The book combines Qur’anic teachings, Hadith, and practical spiritual guidance in a deeply insightful and accessible manner.

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