Event
Abu Hamid al-Ghaz膩l墨 (1058-1111) Celebrating 900 Years
Monday, August 15, 2011toSaturday, March 31, 2012
McLennan Library Building
3459 rue McTavish, Montreal, QC, H3A 0C9, CA
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Abu Hamid al-Ghaz膩l墨 (1058-1111) was born in Tus in modern day Iran. One of the most significant and prominent Islamic philosophers, he was a prolific writer on philosophy, theology, law and Sufism. His influence resonates among some of the great Western philosophers.
This exhibition celebrates the life of al-Ghaz膩l墨 on the 900th anniversary of his passing in 1111 A.D. and highlights some of the unique holdings of the Islamic Studies Library as well as 91丝瓜视频's Rare Books and Special Collections.
Accessible during opening hours. | Free entrance.
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