Al-Ghazali's Conception of Dreams: The Mechanism of Dreams and the Soul's Role in Epistemological Knowledge
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies May 8, 2025 Labib Elmuna
This paper explores Al-Ghazali’s conception of the soul and its role in the mechanism of dreams. According to Al-Ghazali, the soul is an intricate, metaphysical entity composed of interconnected elements—nafs (soul), ‘aql (intellect), qalb (heart), and ruḥ (spirit)—that together shape human behavior and spiritual experiences. Al-Ghazali’s view posits that dreams are not merely psychological or...