This 5-week course explores Part 2 of Imam al-Ghazali’s classic manual The Beginning of Guidance, focusing on how to refrain from disobedience through ethical conduct of the limbs and purification of the heart.
Students will study the major outward sins committed by the senses and body—such as lying, backbiting, harmful actions—as well as the inward diseases of the heart—such as envy, arrogance, and ostentation. Each lesson is designed to foster self-awareness, encourage spiritual reflection, and promote actionable change in daily life.
Purification of the Heart
one-time purchase
Duration
5 Weeks (Starting 26/6/2025)
Schedule
Thursdays
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Focus
Spiritual Purification & Self-Discipline
About This Sacred Journey
Join us for an intimate exploration of Imam Al-Ghazali's profound wisdom on spiritual purification. Part 2 of Bidayat al-Hidaya focuses on "Refraining from Disobedience" - a transformative guide to overcoming the sins that distance us from divine guidance.
This isn't merely an academic study, but a practical manual for spiritual development. Al-Ghazali provides detailed guidance on purifying the limbs and heart from sins that block our path to Allah.
"Just as there is an end to this noble objective of guidance, there is also a beginning to it, which must be made firm for one to achieve success."
- Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali
What We'll Explore Together
Sins of the Limbs
- The Eyes - Guarding our gaze
- The Ears - Protecting from harmful speech
- The Tongue - Mastering our words
- The Stomach - Mindful consumption
- The Hands & Feet - Righteous action
Sins of the Tongue
- Lying & Breaking Promises
- Backbiting & Slander
- Argumentation & Debate
- Self-Praise & Cursing
- Ridiculing & Making Fun
Sins of the Heart
- Envy - The silent destroyer
- Ostentation - Seeking human praise
- Conceit & Arrogance
- Pride - The greatest barrier
Begin Your Transformation
Limited spaces available for this intimate study circle
Text: Imam Al-Ghazali's The Beginning of Guidance (Bidayat al-Hidaya)
Published by White Thread Press