The Proprieties of Retreat Book 16 Detailed Table of ContentsEditor' s NoteBiography of Imam al-GhazaliAbout the Revival of the Religious SciencesTranslator' s IntroductionAcknowledgmentsThe Proprieties of Retreatal-Ghazali' s IntroductionChapter 1: On the Transmission of the Opinions and Statements and the Evidence Given by the Two Groups on the Matter[of Retreat]Mentioning the Evidence of Those Inclined Toward Socializing and the Weakness [of the Evidence]Mention of the Evidence of Those Inclined to Prefer RetreatChapter 2: On the Benefits and the Corrupt Aspects of Retreat and Unveiling the Truth About Its VirtueSix Benefits of Retreat1 Completely Focus on Worship and Contemplation2 Retreat Frees one From the Disobedient [Acts]3 Freedom from Tribulations and Controversies4 Freedom from the Evil of People5 It cuts off people' s desire for you and your desire for people6 Freedom from Witnessing Disagreeable [People]Chapter 3: On the Harms of RetreatSeven Benefits of Socializing1 Teaching and Learning2 Giving and Receiving Benefits3 Teaching and Learning [Good] Manners4 Familiarity and Intimacy5 Attaining Reward for Oneself and for Others16 Humility7 [Gaining] experienceBibliographyIndexesIndex of Qur?anic VersesIndex of ?adithIndex of Supplications and InvocationsIndex of People and PlacesSubject IndexAbout the Translator.