Ghazali’s Critique and His Accusation of Heresy
Welcome to Episode 2 of our compelling five-part series exploring the intellectual clash between Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Al-Farabi, and Imam Ghazali. In this episode, we dive into Ghazali’s powerful critique of the philosophers’ ideas and his shocking accusation of heresy.
Imam Ghazali, one of the greatest Islamic scholars, rejected Ibn Sina’s and Al-Farabi’s views on the eternity of the universe, their interpretation of God’s knowledge, and their understanding of resurrection and the afterlife. Through his landmark work, "Tahafut al-Falasifa" (The Incoherence of the Philosophers), Ghazali labeled some of their ideas as heretical, sparking a monumental debate between faith and reason.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why Ghazali accused Ibn Sina and Al-Farabi of heresy (kufr).
The three major points of contention: eternity of the universe, God’s knowledge, and bodily resurrection.
How Ghazali’s critique reshaped the role of philosophy and theology in the Islamic world.
Why Watch the Entire Series?
This episode is part of a 5-day series, where we release a new episode daily to explore the profound debates between Islamic philosophy and theology. By understanding each episode, you’ll uncover how faith and reason have shaped the intellectual history of the Islamic Golden Age.
Upcoming Episodes in the Series:
Episode 1: Ibn Sina and Al-Farabi’s Views on the Eternity of the Universe
Episode 2: Ghazali’s Critique and His Accusation of Heresy
Episode 3: The Islamic Perspective on Creation and the Day of Judgment
Episode 4: Ghazali’s Impact on Islamic Philosophy and the Future of Reason vs. Faith
Episode 5: The Modern Relevance of Ghazali’s Critique and the Debate Between Faith and Reason
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