Concerning Divine Wisdom in the Creation of Man *

Author: Abu Hamid al-Ghazali

Translator: Kamran Riaz

Book length: 147 pages

Excerpt: Allah could have made food to have no taste or a foul taste, yet Allah favored man by allowing him to enjoy a function that is required for survival.

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Recalling strengthens the memory.

3 questions
1. According to the notes, what is the hierarchy of sources for acquiring knowledge and the role of each?
2. What do the notes indicate about the Prophet’s role concerning scientific instruction?
3. How do the notes describe the structure and function of the throat?

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