Dear Young Man by Al-Ghazali | Audiobook with Text

🌟📚 Welcome to Chillbooks, where timeless spiritual and philosophical wisdom is brought to life in a serene and reflective atmosphere. Today, we present “Dear Young Man” (Ayyuha Al-Walad) by the renowned scholar Al-Ghazali, translated by George O’ Schraer. This audiobook features full on-screen subtitles, creating an immersive experience as you engage with Al-Ghazali’s heartfelt counsel and guidance for young seekers of wisdom.

🔖 About “Dear Young Man” (Ayyuha Al-Walad)
“Dear Young Man” is a short but profound work by Al-Ghazali, written as a letter of advice to a young student. In this text, Al-Ghazali provides practical and spiritual guidance on how to live a life dedicated to seeking knowledge and spiritual growth. He addresses the importance of sincerity, self-discipline, and understanding the purpose of one’s actions. This work continues to inspire readers who seek to align their actions with their spiritual and ethical beliefs.

🌟 About Al-Ghazali
Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (1058–1111) was a highly influential Islamic theologian, philosopher, and mystic. Known as “The Proof of Islam,” his works, such as “The Revival of the Religious Sciences” and “Dear Young Man”, have left an indelible mark on Islamic thought and spirituality. Al-Ghazali’s writings emphasize the integration of ethical principles and spiritual devotion, providing timeless advice that resonates across generations.

🌄 Subtitled Audiobook for Deep Engagement
This audiobook comes with full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to follow along with the text while reflecting on Al-Ghazali’s teachings. The visuals are carefully chosen to create a tranquil and thoughtful atmosphere, perfect for absorbing the spiritual lessons imparted in this letter.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Dear Young Man by Al-Ghazali
00:11 - Introduction
02:00 - The Need for True Guidance
02:36 - A Warning Against Wasting One’s Purpose
03:17 - Knowledge Alone Does Not Save Without Action
04:39 - The Necessity of Action with Knowledge
07:42 - The Necessity of Action and the Balance Between Effort and Divine Grace
09:27 - The True Purpose of Knowledge and Effort
10:19 - Life’s Impermanence and the Consequence of Actions
10:37 - The Futility of Knowledge Without Purity of Intent
11:38 - Knowledge Without Action is Madness; Action Without Knowledge is Futility
12:20 - Awaken to Your Purpose: The Urgency of Spiritual Preparation
14:01 - Knowledge Must Be Paired with Deeds
14:56 - The Virtue of Night Worship and Seeking Forgiveness
16:42 - A Lesson from Luqman: Awakening Before Dawn  
17:06 - True Knowledge: Conforming Actions to Divine Law
17:42 - The Illusion of Knowledge Without Discipline and Experience
19:16 - Essentials for the Seeker of Truth: Knowledge, Repentance, and Action
21:06 - Eight Life Lessons for the Seeker of Truth
26:22 - The Path of Spiritual Guidance and the Qualities of a True Scholar
31:28 - Act Upon What You Know to Discover What You Do Not
31:50 - Patience and the Journey to True Understanding
32:40 - The Journey of the Spirit: Sacrifice and True Commitment
33:15 - Eight Essential Admonitions for the Seeker: What to Avoid and What to Embrace
44:41 - Preparing the Heart for the Divine Gaze
46:17 - A Supplication for Divine Grace and Protection  

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[Chillbooks]

Ayyuha Al-Walad has been requested numerous times, we hope you enjoy this production! A few corrections:
- In ~3-4 words text is broken in the captions, easy to miss.
- In minute 42: Impious is mistakenly pronounced "Impe-yus", and Kotowing should be pronounced "Kow-Towing".

Disclaimer: AI Tools have been used in the production of this video. Thank you for your continuous support as we improve on our process.

[abdulfatairabiu]

Amazing advice and excellent wordings. Alghazali was definitely a gem of gems of the Ummah. Allah reward him. Thanks for sharing. Jazakallahu khair.

[Sophie-xoxoxo]

This book was profound in my life and actually a “turning point”. Allah the greatest, gives a person different ways to guide him, and turn to him - and this special book was my way. The hard copy is essential and something to cherish and return to every now and then…❤ ps, it’s also called “Dear Beloved Son” by Abu Hamid al-Ghazali.

[kafakir]

Love our sheikh hujjatal Islam Mohamedal ghazaali from Somalia 🇸🇴 ❤

[ayram]

Thank you so much I learnt a lot from al ghazzali may Allah grant him peace. May Allah be pleased with you for such work

[SunniSchools]

Congratulations to Chillbooks, these are, by far, the best made AI audio books I've seen. Definitely of the ones with Islamic subjects that i search out. Great job, May Allah reward you. I intend to share these videos everywhere.

[s.a]

This reminder was deep. It hit so many nerves.

[HabibaCali]

I am watching the video now. It’s incredible. May Allah
(سبحانه وتعالى)
have mercy on the great Imam and grant you the full reward for passing this knowledge on to us in its most comprehensive version. JazakumAllah Kheir

[expectme]

Thanks bro we want more Islamic books❤❤❤❤

[HoucineADDI]

You are doing a great work, keep sharing this beneficial knowledge 💯❤

[SunniSchools]

I see this was requested, so I'd like to request the Hikam of ibn Ata'illah. It is one of the most commented on sufi texts of all time.

[ahmedalzahrani]

Good listen. Thank you for sharing. One of my favourite scholars.

[ataurahmandaudzai]

Great men your proud of musilms ( making a brave and wise community )
Thanks
❤❤❤❤

[w.m.aslam-author]

A beautiful reading of beautiful words. Such wisdom is scarce nowadays. I listened to this to gain ideas and inspiration for my writing as well as my life. Thank you for sharing.

[IbrahimCareys]

Thank you for the good effort and keeping us think of the truth, ☝️الله أكبر

[dovepiranha]

🇮🇷Ghazali (emam Ghazali) waz a Persian polymath born in Iran's city of Tus and passed away in the same city. He is known in IRAN as Emam Ghazali

[Quickandslick]

You should do Dar taarud al aql wal naql

[HosamElsayed-ns]

Really good read, when are you going to upload AL Ghazali's most famous book "the incoherence of the philosophers"?

[Hadithoftheday]

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever says 100 times in a day:" Lâ ilâha illa-Ilâhu, wahdahu lâ sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa
Huwa 'alã kulli shay-in Qadîr) will have the reward of the one who freed ten slaves. A hundred good deeds will be recorded on him, a hundred sins will be erased from him and these words will be for him a protection against Satan the day until the evening.
Besides, no one will have done a better work than his except one who recites more. (Sahih Muslim 2691)
And whoever says a hundred times a day:
"(Subhan-Allâhi wa bihamdih)" will have his sins forgiven, even if they are as numerous as the foam of the sea. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6405)

[rasmus]

How can I trust another man when no one is teaching about Dastur al-Madina and most are pretending to act upon Islam. This seems more like a great intro and ends with infusing drowsiness to a beliver.
It seems this book was written in a time when Islam was manifested but today it is not, and this book will only be usefull once Islam is manifestedagain.
Anyone can pretend to be a sheikh and focus on parts of Islam, but when Islam is manifested once there is no escaping the true responsibility of maintaining a sociaty. This is the task of this Ummah and not just seeking a sheikh. And when no sheikhs are teaching about Dastur al-Madina then they are the cause of inhibiting Islam from returning!
Every Muslim today focus's on psychology and very little on sociology.
I was hoping for more here but in anycase I would like to thank you for the effort and the book. Alhamdulillah