Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries: Mashahid al-asrar

Author:   Ibn 'Arabi ,  Cecilia Twinch ,  Pablo Beneito
Publisher:   Anqa Publishing
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9781905937028


Pages:   128
Publication Date:   16 April 2009
Format:   Paperback
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Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries: Mashahid al-asrar


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A major work of mystical literature, this account focuses on 14 visions in the form of dramatic conversations with the divine, interspersed with dazzling visionary episodes regarding the nature of existence, humans' relationship with reality, and the way to achieve true happiness. The introduction presents a resume of Ibn 'Arabi's life and examines in detail the style and symbolism of the contemplations. Presented for the first time in English, this work is a superb example of Ibn 'Arabi's inimitable style and deep perception.

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Author:   Ibn 'Arabi ,  Cecilia Twinch ,  Pablo Beneito
Publisher:   Anqa Publishing
Imprint:   Anqa Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 23.50cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 15.50cm
Weight:   0.242kg
ISBN:  

9781905937028


ISBN 10:   1905937024
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   16 April 2009
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

"Introduction: spiritual journey - ""Rise beyond and you will discover""; Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi; this edition; the style and symbolism ofthe contemplations; the Arabic language. Contemplations: translation and notes; from Ibn 'Arabi's preface. 1 Contemplation of the light of existence (wujud) as the star of direct vision ('iyan) rises; 2 contemplation of the light of taking (akhdh) as the star of affirmation (iqrar) rises; 3 contemplation of the light of the veils (sutur) as the star of strong backing (ta'yid) rises; 4 contemplation of the light of intuition (shur'ur) as the star of transcendence (tanzih) rises; 5 contemplation of the light of silence (samt) as the star of negation (salb) rises 6 contemplation of the light of elevation (matla') as the star of unveiling (kashf) rises; 7 contemplation of the light of the leg (saq) as the star of unveiling (kashf) rises 8 contemplation of the light of the rock (sakhra) as the star of the sea (bahr) rises 9 contemplation of the light of the rivers (al-anhar) as the star of degrees (rutab) rises 10 contemplation of the light of perplexity (hayra) as the star of non-existence ('adam) rises; 11 contemplation of the light of divinity (uluhiyya) as the str of Lam-Alif rises; 12 contemplation of the light of uniqueness (ahadiyya) as the star of servanthood ('ubudiyya) rises; 13 contemplation of the light of the support ('amd) as the star of singularity (fardaniyya) rises 14 contemplation of the light of argument (hijaj)as the star of justice ('adl) rises. Appendices: the manuscripts used in the edition of the text; Ibn 'Arabi's preface; Ibn 'Arabi's epilogue; correspondences in contemplation 3."

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An excellent book for anyone with a contemplative bent. It shows the possibilities that may arise when one engages in serious meditation. -- Sufi Magazine


A scholarly and lucid translation of a fairly difficult mystical text. --MESA Bulletin An excellent book for anyone with a contemplative bent. It shows the possibilities that may arise when one engages in serious meditation. --Sufi Magazine


An excellent book for anyone with a contemplative bent. It shows the possibilities that may arise when one engages in serious meditation. -- Sufi Magazine <br>


An excellent book for anyone with a contemplative bent. It shows the possibilities that may arise when one engages in serious meditation. --Sufi Magazine A scholarly and lucid translation of a fairly difficult mystical text. --MESA Bulletin


Author Information

Ibn 'Arabi was an eminent scholar and teacher of Islam in the Moorish culture of Andalusian Spain during the 12th century. Cecilia Twinch is an experienced translator who has published various articles and presented papers on Ibn 'Arabi in Europe, the United States, North Africa, and the Middle East. Pablo Beneito is a professor at the department of Arabic and Islamic Studies -- University of Seville.

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