It has been a true pleasure studying The Alchemy of Happiness with Christopher Hurtado. I am new to Al-Ghazali’s work. While I find it very interesting, it would be a lot for me to sift through on my own. Christopher’s deep understanding of the concepts and context make him an excellent guide. If you are interested in Islamic philosophy, sign up now.

Thankfully, early in my spiritual journey I stumbled into Christopher and not only made a good friend to have with me on my journey, but one who happens to be a walking encyclopedia. History is full of God’s wisdom, and Christopher is a worthy resource to study and understand so much more than I could ever have done alone.

“I hold Christopher Hurtado with high regard and respect; not only for his love of humanity but also because of his commitment in the pursuit of truth and knowledge.  His understanding of history, language, politics, philosophy and religion is impressive. I have found that if one is truly seeking knowledge and understanding, Christopher is willing to invest his personal time to help one achieve those goals. Christopher has become somewhat of a mentor to me in this regard  He is always responsive to honest questions regardless of how busy he is and willingly guides one in such pursuits.. Although Christopher has strong opinions of his own he consciously directs students to original sources rather than expecting them to take upon them his own opinion and knowledge.  I believe there is the expectation to look beyond the surface and to think deeply about things of significance. He has always shown patience and kindness as I’ve asked many questions, often the same ones, over and over again in an effort to help me understand difficult concepts. As someone who delights in the study of various subjects, I will continue to turn to Christopher as a teacher, who I find to be an honest and true source of information and learning.”

I have known Christopher for over eight years, and we have studied many philosophy- and spirituality-oriented books together. Christopher is an expert on Imam Ghazali and The Alchemy of Happiness. He is able to help guide you through the book, with thought-provoking conversations which will help you get deeply into the mind of the Sufi Master. Christopher’s understanding of the subject matter, as well as his expertise in the Arabic language, give him unique insight into the work. I would highly recommend anyone looking to better understand Sufism and Al-Ghazali to have Christopher guide them.

Christopher is an exceptional teacher who demonstrates a deep passion for Sufism. His teaching style is engaging and interactive, making complex concepts easy to understand. I must say his enthusiasm is very contagious. He creates a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to participate and grow. I have personally benefited greatly from his knowledge and his guidance.