| Description |
1 online resource (82 pages) |
| Series |
Mystical Treatises of Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi |
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Ibn al-ʻArabī, 1165-1240.
Works. Selections. English & Arabic. 2006.
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| Contents |
The way of the Lord and the way of the soul -- The writing of the "ilyat al-abdl -- The Spiritually Transformed Saints (abdl) -- The abdl according to Ibn ¡Arab -- Ibn ¡Arab's meeting with the abdl -- The title: "ilyat al-abdl -- The structure of the "ilyat al-abdl -- The four pillars of knowledge -- Translation of the "ilyat al-abdl -- Silence -- Seclusion -- Hunger -- Vigilance |
| Summary |
Objective and illuminating, this treatise, written by Sufi leader Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi, presents a fundamental analysis of spiritual practice. Underscoring the importance of silence, seclusion, hunger, and vigilance, this guide demonstrates that these activities are both physical and spiritual. Providing the necessary tools for an enlightened life, this dual-language edition incorporates the first critical edition of the Arabic text, gathered from the best-surviving manuscripts. An introduction, and translation of chapter 53 of the renowned Futuhat al-Makkiyya, are also included |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-54) and index |
| Notes |
In English and Arabic |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Spiritual life -- Sufism -- Early works to 1800
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Sufism -- Early works to 1800
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RELIGION -- Islam -- General.
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RELIGION -- Islam -- Sufi.
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Sufism
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| Genre/Form |
Early works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hirtenstein, Stephen
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| ISBN |
9781905937301 |
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190593730X |
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9781905937325 |
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1905937326 |
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