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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453787403321

Autore

Ibn al-ʻArabī <1165-1240.>

Titolo

The four pillars of spiritual transformation [[electronic resource] ] : the adornment of the spiritually transformed (Ḥilyat al-abdāl) / / Muḥyiddīn Ibn ʻArabī ; introduction, translation, and Arabic edition, Stephen Hirtenstein

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, : Anqa Pub., 2008

ISBN

1-905937-30-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (81 p.)

Collana

Mystical treatises of Muhyiddin ibn ʻArabi

Altri autori (Persone)

HirtensteinStephen

Disciplina

297.4

Soggetti

Spiritual life - Islam

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"In association with the Muhyiddin Ibn ʻArabi Society."

"Ḥilyat al-abdāl wa mā yaẓharu ʻanhā min al-maʻārif wa al-aḥwāl / Muḥyī al-dīn Muḥammad b. ʻAlī b. al-ʻArabī ; Arabic text by Stephen Hirtenstein"--13 p., 3rd count; text in Arabic script.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Appendix B: Arabic texts and manuscripts Bibliography ; Index of names and terms

Sommario/riassunto

<div><P style=""MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"">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 <I>Futuhat al-M