| Description |
1 online resource (82 pages). |
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text file |
| 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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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-54) and index. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
In English and Arabic. |
| Subject |
Spiritual life -- Sufism -- Early works to 1800.
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Spiritual life. |
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Sufism. |
| Chronological Term |
Early works to 1800 |
| Subject |
Sufism -- Early works to 1800.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Hirtenstein, Stephen.
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| Added Title |
Ḥilyat al-abdāl. English
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 'Arabi, Ibn. Four Pillars of Spiritual Transformation : The Adornment of the Spiritually Transformed (Hilyat al-abdal). Oxford : Anqa Publishing, ©2009 9781905937042 |
| ISBN |
9781905937301 (electronic book) |
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190593730X (electronic book) |
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9781905937325 (electronic book) |
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1905937326 (electronic book) |
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