ABOUT AL-GHAZALI

Where was Imam Al-Ghazali born?

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Tus, Persia

• Damascus

What was the title given to Imam Al-Ghazali due to his contributions to Islamic knowledge?

• The Father of Philosophy

• Hujjat al-Islam

• The Light of Wisdom

• The Master of Theology

At which famous institution did Imam Al-Ghazali serve as a professor?

• Nizamiyyah Madrasah

• Al-Azhar University

• University of Cordoba

• House of Wisdom

What year was Imam Al-Ghazali born?

• 980 CE

• 1157 CE

• 1258 CE

• 1058 CE

At what age did Imam Al-Ghazali pass away?

• 50 years old

• 65 years old

• 53 years old

• 80 years old

Al-Ghazali traveled to Mecca and Medina during his spiritual journey.

• True
• False

Al-Ghazali was known for opposing all forms of philosophy

• True
• False

Answer explanation

He critiqued philosophy but used rational thinking in his works

What was Imam Al-Ghazali’s full name?

• Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali

• Abu Abdullah Ahmad ibn Hanbal

• Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi’i

• Abu Yusuf Yaqub ibn Ishaq

The title ‘Al-Ghazali’ comes from his family profession or birthplace.

• True
• False

Al-Ghazali traveled to China for his studies

• True
• False

Answer explanation

He traveled within the Islamic world, but not China.