Providing a precious glimpse into the practice of the mystical life within the Sufi tradition, this volume marks the first time that a complete edition of Ibn ' Arabi's prayers has been made available. The Arabic is based on the best surviving manuscripts, alongside an English translation and transliteration, for recitation. The 14 prayers include not only the most astounding expressions of devotion and contemplation, but also an unparalleled depth of knowledge of union. The very structure of the prayers is itself a mode of contemplation, making for a unique spiritual experience.

About the Author
Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi was an eminent scholar and teacher of Islam in the Moorish culture of Andalusian Spain during the 12th century. Stephen Hirtenstein is the cofounder of Anqa Publishing and the editor of the Journal of the Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi Society. Stephen Hirtenstein is a Senior Research Fellow of the Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi Society and Editor of the Society Journal, as well as director of Anqa Publishing. He also works as a senior editor on Encyclopaedia Islamica, and teaches Sufism and Sufi poetry at the University of Oxford. His particular interest is in the conservation of the existing manuscripts of Ibn Arabis works. His publications include The Unlimited Mercifier (a biography of Ibn Arabi) and translations of shorter treatise (Divine Sayings, The Seven Days of the Heart).


Book Information
ISBN 9781905937653
Author Stephen Hirtenstein
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Anqa Publishing
Publisher Anqa Publishing
Weight(grams) 499g