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OverviewA 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ibn 'Arabi , Cecilia Twinch , Pablo BeneitoPublisher: Anqa Publishing Imprint: Anqa Publishing Dimensions: Width: 23.50cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 15.50cm Weight: 0.242kg ISBN: 9781905937028ISBN 10: 1905937024 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 16 April 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. 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."ReviewsAn 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 InformationIbn '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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |