The Book of Repentance (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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In his 40-volume magnum opus, the ' Revival of the Religious Sciences', Ghazali devotes the first quarter to ' Worship', the second to ' Customs', and the third to ' Perils' . He opens the final quarter, ' Deliverance', with the subject of Repentance (tawba), or turning around, which is the universal entry point and basis for any spiritual journey. This is both a foundational text and a mirror for the wayfarer. Ghazali counsels, " We should interrogate ourselves before being interrogated. If a person does not hold himself accountable in this world, his accountability in the hereafter will be lengthy." One should not be deceived by the ephemera of this world. Al-Ghazali builds this pivotal volume on four pillars: the essence of repentance; that which requires it with a division of major and minor sins explained in detail; the conditions for accomplishing repentance; and the remedy for those who consciously persist in transgressions - including the reasons they continue to do so. For the serious seeker of today, this classic work provides a structure which supports and encourages self-assessment, making this a valuable practical guide.