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Children's ✓ Reviewed

Al-Ghazali

Muhammad Hozien · 2015
91/100
👍 Worth It

Illustrator Demi's exquisite Persian-style miniatures are the first thing that will stop you cold — this is a genuinely beautiful book. The text traces Imam al-Ghazali's life from humble birth through scholarly fame to his interior search for spiritual truth, drawn from al-Ghazali's own autobiography and reputable biographies. Each spread carries dual text: one passage for the child, one for the adult reading alongside, which is a smart structural choice that holds up in actual use. At 48 pages it is an introduction, not a full biography, and non-Muslim families should know the Islamic faith is presented as truth without qualification. Within those boundaries, it is accurate, visually stunning, and a genuine gift for Muslim families and interfaith educators alike.

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