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Al-Ghazzali, the best known exponent of traditional psychology, is considered by many to be the greatest Muslim thinker after the great Companions. His life and thought played a major role in determining the ethical and spiritual values of medieval society and continues to be influential throughout the world today. In this biographical study, the author assesses the achievements of al-Ghazzali and at the same time enables the non-specialist student to widen his understanding of Islam.