Knowing God in the View of Al-Ghazâli
By Mr. HOLIL (a student of postgraduate in PARAMADINA UNIVERSITY) in philosophy discussion (edition 5 march 2013)
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Since the Greek ancient, the question of how to know the Reality, Sufis said God, arises to surface. It takes a long journey to find the answer, the ancient philosophers has tried to answer by observing the existence of universe. It might be they assure that the knowledge of the universe lead them to the knowledge the Reality itself. In fact, the Universe comprises very complex elements which mostly philosophers made it as an object of their concern, the philosophers are curious on from what element the universe is made up, their curiosity comes wider when observing motion, change, and then Man’s existence as the most unique and sophisticated among others dwelling in the universe, this is based on the fact that Man is really able to know himself, other selves and everything surrounding him, all parts and body that he possesses are instruments to assist him to know, to understand, to do, to achieve his will and to cope with troubles encountered, consequently he can occupy each of his parts as utilities to gain his intention and destination. For instance, his ears deal with voice to hear, the eyes see the colors to, the tongue tastes the foods, the nose smells the odors[1], the skin feels the weather both hot and cold, the mind or ratio understands and conceives logical manners and the soul or heart feels love etc. Therefore, it makes sense that they are seeking the creator of these existences. (lebih…)