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🌟📚 Welcome to Chillbooks, where profound wisdom is shared in a tranquil setting. In today’s session, we present “The Beginning of Guidance” by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali, a foundational text on Islamic ethics and spiritual development. This audiobook is offered without background music, allowing for a pure, uninterrupted experience of Al-Ghazali’s teachings.

Join us as we delve into this classic work, perfect for deep reflection and personal growth.

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Original Arabic text: https://ar.wikisource.org/wiki/بداية_...

🔖 About “The Beginning of Guidance”
“The Beginning of Guidance” (Bidayat al-Hidaya) is a seminal work by Al-Ghazali that provides practical guidance for those embarking on the spiritual path. It covers daily worship practices, self-discipline, and the ethical conduct needed to lead a life aligned with Islamic teachings. This book serves as a guide for developing a closer relationship with God and living a morally upright life.

🌟 About Al-Ghazali
Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (1058-1111) was a prominent Islamic theologian, philosopher, and mystic who profoundly influenced Islamic thought and Sufism. Known as “The Proof of Islam,” his works integrate theology, philosophy, and spirituality, aiming to guide believers toward a balanced and ethical life. Al-Ghazali’s writings, including “The Beginning of Guidance,” are still widely read and respected for their clarity and depth in understanding human nature and the divine.

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Timestamps:
00:00 The Beginning of Guidance by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali
00:05 The Sermon of the book

06:54 The First Section: on Avoiding Sins
08:38 Etiquettes of the Eye
09:06 Etiquettes of the Ear
09:48 Etiquettes of the Tongue
18:59 Etiquette of the Stomach
21:14 Etiquette of the Private Parts
21:47 Etiquette of the Hands
22:10 Etiquette of the Feet
25:57 On Avoiding Heart Sins
29:16 On Vanity, Arrogance, and Boasting

40:41 The Second Section: On the Etiquettes of Companionship
40:49 The etiquettes of companionship with God Almighty
42:34 Etiquettes for the Scholar
43:48 Etiquettes for the Learner
44:44 Etiquettes for a Child Towards Their Parents
45:21 Categories of People in Relation to an Individual
45:35 Etiquettes for Interacting with Common Unknown People
46:02 Etiquettes of Friendship and Companionship
53:55 The Etiquette of Relationship with Acquaintances

1:01:48 The Third Section: On Obedience
1:03:51 Chapter on the Etiquette of Waking Up from Sleep
1:05:20 Chapter on the Etiquette of Entering the Toilet
1:07:31 Chapter on the Etiquette of Ablution
1:14:48 Etiquette of Ghusl (Ritual Bath)
1:16:17 Etiquette of Tayammum (Dry Ablution)
1:17:29 Etiquette of Going to the Mosque
1:18:42 Etiquette of Entering the Mosque
1:31:04 Etiquette from Sunrise to Midday
1:38:07 Etiquette for Preparing for Other Prayers
1:44:27 Etiquette of Sleeping
1:49:05 Etiquette of Prayer
1:58:36 Etiquette of Leading Prayer and Following the Imam
2:02:33 Etiquette of Friday Prayers
2:08:11 Etiquette of Fasting
2:12:01 Conclusion

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