The Role of Imam Ghazali's Scientific Heritage in the Development of the Eastern Renaissance

This article analyzes the role and significance of Imam Ghazali’s scientific heritage in the development of the Eastern Renaissance. Imam Ghazali made a great contribution to Islamic scientific thought and culture with his numerous works on philosophy, jurisprudence, mysticism and other disciplines. He is known in the Eastern world as a unique scientist who combined religious and scientific thought. This article analyzes how Imam Ghazali’s works were studied during the Eastern Renaissance and how they are evaluated today.