Saint Augustine and al-Ghazali on Achieving Balance in the Observance of Good Works: Analyzing Their Inner Conditions

Mohd Rosmizi Abd Rahman, Mohamed Mihlar Abdul Muthaliff, Roslizawati Mohd Ramly & Abdul Rahim Zumrah

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Saint Augustine and al-Ghazali on Achieving Balance in the Observance of Good Works: Analyzing Their Inner Conditions

Authors:

Mohd Rosmizi Abd Rahman, Mohamed Mihlar Abdul Muthaliff, Roslizawati Mohd Ramly & Abdul Rahim Zumrah

Publisher:

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Journal:

International Journal of Islamic Thought Vol.28 Issue 2, pp.75-86

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001948451

pISSN:

2232-1314

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Abstract:

 This study examines and compares the spiritual insights of Saint Augustine and Imam al-Ghazali in achieving balance between the physical and spiritual aspects of good works. They both analyse not only the normal outer conditions of good works, but also their inner aspects and revealing fundamental inner conditions that should be observed. Both Imam al-Ghazali and Saint Augustine maintain that good works consist of outer and inner dimensions or physical and spiritual realm. To realize the objective of any good work, therefore, these both aspects need to be observed simultaneously. This study is theoretical in nature, and it involves bibliographic research, employing descriptive and comparative analysis methods. This study found that despite coming from different religions, both of these great thinkers share a lot of common insights on the detailed items of inner conditions of good works and on the need to balance both dimensions. They believe that to achieve balance and real objective, believers should observe both physical and spiritual conditions of good works. Their insights are relevant and applicable to all individuals and societies, regardless of religion.

Article Details

Saint Augustine and al-Ghazali on Achieving Balance in the Observance of Good Works: Analyzing Their Inner Conditions

Authors:

Mohd Rosmizi Abd Rahman, Mohamed Mihlar Abdul Muthaliff, Roslizawati Mohd Ramly & Abdul Rahim Zumrah

Publisher:

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Journal:

International Journal of Islamic Thought Vol.28 Issue 2, pp.75-86

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001948451

pISSN:

2232-1314

Faith

good work

inner condition

love

sincerity

Issues

Article Details

Saint Augustine and al-Ghazali on Achieving Balance in the Observance of Good Works: Analyzing Their Inner Conditions

Authors: Mohd Rosmizi Abd Rahman, Mohamed Mihlar Abdul Muthaliff, Roslizawati Mohd Ramly & Abdul Rahim Zumrah

Publisher: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Journal: International Journal of Islamic Thought Vol.28 Issue 2, pp.75-86

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001948451

pISSN: 2232-1314

Faith

good work

inner condition

love

sincerity

Issues

Authors:

Mohd Rosmizi Abd Rahman, Mohamed Mihlar Abdul Muthaliff, Roslizawati Mohd Ramly & Abdul Rahim Zumrah

Publisher:

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Journal:

International Journal of Islamic Thought Vol.28 Issue 2, pp.75-86

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001948451

pISSN:

2232-1314