I read this at 2 AM, during a time when I was eager to find books on Islamic philosophy. Currently, my reading list is filled with philosophy books, particularly those by Nietzsche, who has a rather strong stance on the concept of divinity. Besides that, I am also currently obsessed for new knowledge, trying to filter the best books in the fields of history, politics, literature, and philosophy.
At this moment, I am starting to feel overwhelmed by the vastness of knowledge out there. Although I know that Socrates once said, 'I know that I know nothing,' this vast knowledge still intimidates me. It turns out that Imam Ghazali's book sufficiently addresses my concerns. In terms of content, I believe this book leans more towards theology (not philosophy).
Even so, the content of this book serves as a reminder to me, as well as a spiritual experience, that beneficial knowledge is knowledge that can lead us closer to God and can be applied in the best way possible (beneficial to others).
Moreover, Imam Ghazali also provides good advice on how to convey something (without using buzzwords that the average person does not understand), how to find a good teacher or mentor, and, in the end, Imam Ghazali offers four good things to practice and four bad things to avoid.
Well, in conclusion, this book is one of those that can be life-changing, in my opinion, similar to Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, and should be read as a reminder.