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[55] For the process see pp. 170 et seq. of “_Mafatih Al-Ghaib_” (Cairo,
1327) by Ahmed Al-Zarkawi, a contemporary Egyptian magician, and on the
subject in general, the sixth and seventh _Risalas_ in that volume.
[56] Cf. Al-Faidh al Mutawalli of Ahmed Damanhuri, Cairo, 1331.
[57] “Encyclopædia of Islam,” article _Buduh_.
[58] See a paper on this subject by Ali Bey Bargat, Sur Deux Bronzes du
Musée Arabe—“Bulletin de l’Inst. Egypt.,” IV: 7.
[59] For critical notes on his works see R. Gosche, pp. 249-300, also
Gardner’s remarks and list.
[60] “The Mystics of Islam.”
[61] Macdonald, p. 72.
[62] Compare the two statements facing this chapter; also the references
to “The Gospel,” in Chapter IX.
[63] “Jewish Encyclopædia,” article “Ghazali.”
[64] Macdonald.
[65] In regard to the influence of Al-Ghazali’s writings, R. Gosche
remarks: “It is characteristic how his influence has spread. The later
mystical portions of his _Ihya_ have especially influenced Mohammedan
circles in India. His two works on philosophy exerted influence in Spain
and among later Jewish writers, for the best manuscripts of the Tahafut
are found in Maghrabi character.”
[66] Adolf Wuttke, “Christian Ethics,” Vol. I, p. 172.
[67] Macdonald, pp. 118-119.
[68] “Ihya,” Vol. II, pp. 32-33, “Mizan al ʿAmal,” pp. 126-128, etc.
[69] “Alchemy of Happiness,” pp. 94-96.
[70] “Alchemy of Happiness.”
[71] “Mizan al ʿAmal.”
[72] “The Mystics of Islam.”
[73] “The Way of a Mystic,” _The Moslem World_, Vol. II, p. 171.
[74] “Mystics of Islam,” p. 18.
[75] Yet strange to say there was often an utter divorce between these
high ideals and practical morality. A surprising statement is made by
Al-Ghazali regarding Junaid in this connection. “Ihya,” Vol. II, p. 19.
[76] “Essays on Islam,” by Rev. E. Sell, Madras, 1901, p. 13.
[77] “Mohammedanism,” C. Snouck Hurgronje, New York and London, 1916.
[78] “Der Islam,” Band V, Heft 2/3 article, “Al-Ghazali’s Mishkat
Al-Anwar and the Ghazali Problem,” by Canon W. H. T. Gairdner.
[79] “Development of Mohammedanism,” pp. 143-144.
[80] “_Ihya_,” chapter on Repentance.
[81] One of the texts he uses is (Surah 2, verse 222), “Verily, God loves
those who repent and loves those who are purified.” The context is in
relation to the infamous statement “Your wives are your tillage, etc.,”
which many Moslem commentators interpret as a license for immorality. No
wonder that Al-Ghazali was led in this connection to begin to speak on
the text “all have sinned” although he does not quote St. Paul’s first
chapter to the Romans.
[82] “Al-Badajet,” Cairo Edition, p. 41.
[83] Zwemer, “The Moslem Christ.”
[84] Goldziher, in “Z. D. M. G.,” XXXII, 344.
[85] “Jewish Encyclopædia,” Art. Bible Versions.