Abstract
This study examines the concept of human brotherhood in the thought of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, exploring the possibility of extending this concept to encompass all humanity in light of contemporary interreligious dialogue and the 2019 Human Fraternity Document. It analyzes al-Ghazali’s philosophical and doctrinal foundations, highlighting his Aristotelian classification of love, in which “love for the sake of God” represents its highest form. The study clarifies that his notion of “hatred for the sake of God” is directed toward negative attributes rather than individuals, thereby allowing for non-exclusionary interpretations that transcend confessional boundaries. It further shows that al-Ghazali links true knowledge of God to love for all creation, articulating a quasi-unitive vision that goes beyond traditional dualisms. The study concludes that al-Ghazali’s distinctive synthesis of Sufi spirituality and practical ethics provides a solid foundation for a comprehensive concept of human brotherhood that bridges spiritual ideals and concrete human relationships.