The Alchemy of Happiness

One of the best books I have ever read. I cherished every single page of this book. Only a 100 pages long but has very valuable life advice. I will be coming back to this book over and over again

This book has the answers to the questions we ask about our purpose in life as a Muslim. In such a simple and logical manner does it answer such heavy questions (What is the self? Who is God? What is the purpose to this life on Earth? What is love of God?). It's an important read!

Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (God be pleased with him) has composed a magnificient book which is, in my point of view, one of the outmost and greatest spiritual book that ever existed in the chronicles of time!The real way for the mankind to attain ultimate happiness is to read, understand and apply what this book is revealing! Verily, as Imam Al-Guazali declares, the ultimate happiness is to know God Almighty in order to truly love him and He who truly loves God, God loves Him too!

Spending more time reading "thou"’s and "thy"’s than focusing on what was actually said. Time for a modern language translation… bummer

This has been the most transformative spiritual text I've ever read, and it's a short read -- just a handful of chapters. However, it's something you'll come back to over and over again as you digest individual passages with new understandings you gain on your journey.This is also my favorite translation by far.Imam Gazzali is truly an enlightened individual and a saint for creating such amazing and instructive works. Don't be deterred if you don't come from the Islamic tradition. He answers burning questions that truth seeker might have about truth and purpose.

Enlightening... Intellectual arguments which I liked.. Focused writing which was also a plus.. And he wrote it in a way that we ALL can learn from it

Practical advice on developing the higher self to command the lower self to achieve internal happiness that is not dependent on worldly outcomes. If you are an atheist then you might only benefit from the first couple chapters, some of the later chapters are more theoretical supported by logic based on holy scriptures like the Quran, Hadith, or Psalms. This is a must-read for all believers, especially Muslims! Many blessings to Al-Ghazzali, this book is one of my all-time favorites!

While shedding light and wisdom, The Alchemy Of Happiness is thoughtful, and tough in its understanding of what God wants from us. A special place should be made on any nightstand for this read. One should never be too far away from such powerful reminders of what a spiritual life should be.