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Al-Diwan al-Kabir of Ibn al-Arabi al-Hatimi (Part Four)
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The fourth volume of the critical edition of Ibn 'Arabi's Al-Diwan Al-Kabir ("The Great Divan"), edited by Dr. Abdelilah Ben Arafa; serving as a cornerstone in recovering the master's authentic poetic legacy and spiritual metaphysics from original manuscripts.
About this book
Published by Dar Al-Adab, The Great Divan of Ibn 'Arabi (Volume 4) (Al-Diwan Al-Kabir) edited by Dr. Abdelilah Ben Arafa, stands as a foundational volume in the scholar's landmark effort to reconstruct the complete poetic corpus of the "Grand Master" (Al-Shaykh Al-Akbar). Transcribed directly from rare primary manuscripts, this critical edition cleanses the text of centuries of transcription errors and missing fragments that plagued earlier commercial prints. The volume presents profound Sufi odes on divine wisdom, spiritual stations, and metaphysical realities. Through extensive commentary and cross-referencing with Ibn 'Arabi's primary prose works like Al-Futuhat Al-Makkiyya, Ben Arafa offers an indispensable resource for understanding Akbarian mysticism, allegorical symbolism, and classical devotional poetry.
Why read it?
It grants direct access to an authoritative and meticulously edited collection of Ibn 'Arabi's spiritual poetry, providing authentic insights into classical Sufi philosophy and esoteric symbolism.
Who is it for?
Ideal for scholars of Islamic studies and Sufism, academic researchers of classical Arabic literature, and general readers seeking critical editions of mystical heritage.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789953896007
ISBN-10
9953896003
Page count
488
Age rating
General