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Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries

Mashahid al-asrar al-qudsiyya


by
Muhyiddin Ibn ʿArabi

    Overview

    One of Ibn ʿArabi's first compositions, the Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries (Mashahid al-asrar al-qudsiyya) is a major work of mystical literature. It was written in Andalusia in 1194 (590 AH).

    It consists of a series of 14 visions, in the form of dramatic conversations with the Divine, interspersed with dazzling visionary episodes. The style is similar to that of the Mawaqif of al-Niffari, the famous tenth-century Iraqi saint.

    These contemplations are full of astounding insights into the nature of existence, our relationship with Reality, and the way to achieve true happiness.

    The English translation has been prepared by Pablo Beneito (who edited the original Arabic text) and Cecilia Twinch. It includes a full introduction, and notes based on the commentary of one of Ibn 'Arabi's disciples.

    You are yourself the cloud veiling your own sun! So recognize the essential Reality of your being! 

    Imprint: Anqa Publishing
    There is no hardback edition at this time

    Paperback

    Dimensions: 234 x 156 mm
    No. of pages: 136
    Published: 2008

    ISBN

    Paperback: 9781905937028
    PDF: 9781905937202
    ePub: 9781905937226
    Kindle (Mobi): 9781905937219