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Turning Point

Imam Ghazali was a renowned Muslim scholar who lived in the fifth century of the hijrah. He was born in Tus, a small village near Mashhad. In those days students who wanted to have a great knowledge of Islam travelled to Nishapur, which boasted several centres of learning and many teachers of repute. Imam Ghazali, after completing the first part of his education at home, arrived in Nishapur to pursue further studies. He was brilliant and was soon praised by his tutors as for being the most studious and painstaking student. In order not to forget any of the finer points, he formed the habit of noting down all that he heard and learnt from his teachers. Read more ...