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Al-Ghazali

A major voice in ethics, law, theology, philosophy, and spiritual reform.

450-505 AH / 1058-1111 CETus and NishapurTheologian, jurist, and spiritual author

Al-Ghazali: life, work, and legacy

Al-Ghazali Theologian, jurist, and spiritual author

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Al-Ghazali is presented as theologian, jurist, and spiritual author associated with Tus and Nishapur. The working chronology for this record is 450-505 AH / 1058-1111 CE. A major voice in ethics, law, theology, philosophy, and spiritual reform.

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450-505 AH / 1058-1111 CE

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