The Confessions of Al Ghazzali

In this rare autobiographical work, a towering medieval scholar recounts the restless quest that shaped his life. Born in the Persian town of Tus, he rises from humble orphanhood to become a celebrated professor of theology in Baghdad, admired by the leading imams of his day. Yet beneath the accolades lies a profound inner turmoil that drives him to question the very foundations of reason, philosophy, and faith.

The narrative follows his systematic encounters with three major schools of thought—scholastic theologians, logical philosophers, and ecstatic Sufis—each offering a different path toward truth. After mastering the first two yet remaining unsatisfied, he experiences a sudden, luminous insight that propels him toward mystic devotion, prompting him to abandon his prestigious post and embark on pilgrimages to Jerusalem, Damascus, and Mecca. Listeners will be drawn into his candid reflections on doubt, revelation, and the relentless search for a deeper understanding of God.