The Beginning of Guidance
12th-century literary work by Al-Ghazali
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Bidayat al Hidayah (transl. The Beginning of Guidance; Arabic: بداية الهداية ) was written by Abū Ḥāmid Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Ghazālī during his last days.[1] It is a guidebook describing the principles of getting guidance through taqwa. The manual is concise and arranged in the form of a daily programme. The book contains three sections, which are on the obedience, refraining from disobedience, and the etiquette of companionship with the God and His creation.[2] It serves as a preface to his major texts.[3]
AuthorAl-Ghazālī
SubjectIslamic Law and Islamic Jurisprudence
Publication date
12th centuryPublication placePersia
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| Author | Al-Ghazālī |
|---|---|
| Subject | Islamic Law and Islamic Jurisprudence |
Publication date | 12th century |
| Publication place | Persia |