What kind of person should I become? Nearly a thousand years ago, Imam Raghib al-Isfahani answered this question so profoundly that Imam al-Ghazali is said to have committed his book to memory. The Art of Cultivating Noble Character (Kitab al-Dhari'a) is that masterpiece — now available in English for the first time.
Isfahani weaves Qur'anic verses and prophetic traditions together with philosophical depth, exploring the soul, the intellect, the virtues, and the path to refining one's character for success in this life and felicity in the next. His synthesis of revelation and reason shaped Islamic ethical thought for centuries.
Translated and annotated by Professor Yasien Mohamed — the world's foremost authority on Isfahani — after a meticulous multi-year review, and praised by scholars including Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, this edition includes a critical introduction. Essential reading for students of Islamic philosophy, seekers of spiritual growth, and anyone serious about building noble character.
304 pages | White Thread Press