"Risalat al-Tayr" by Al-Ghazali, also known as "The Epistle of the Bird," is a philosophical allegory that explores the spiritual journey of the soul toward divine knowledge and realization. The allegory takes the form of a narrative in which birds embark on a quest for their king, the Simurgh, symbolizing the search for God. The journey of the birds involves overcoming challenges, facing self-discovery, and transcending the limitations of the material world. Each bird represents a particular human trait or characteristic, and their collective journey symbolizes the path of the seeker aspiring to attain spiritual enlightenment. The title "Tayr," meaning "bird" in Arabic, is a metaphor for the human soul aspiring to transcendence and union with the Divine.
| Persian Title | کتاب رساله الطیر (غزالی) اثر امام محمد غزالی |
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| ISBN | 9789642671489 |
| Book Size | Quarto |
| Genre & Theme | An allegorical work on the spiritual journey, similar to a mystical tale |
| Language | Persian (Farsi) |
| Weight | 100 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Genre | Sufism |
| Product Type | Mysticism of Islam |
| Format | Paperback |
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