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The Alchemy of Human Happiness (Mystical Treatises of Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi) Paperback – September 17, 2019

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The quest for happiness and fulfilment lies at the very heart of all human life, and in the teaching of one of the world's greatest mystical writers, Ibn 'Arabi, true happiness consists in the vision of One Reality underlying all manifestation. This is a goal within the potential of every person. In this first English translation of a core chapter from the famous Meccan Illuminations (al-Futuhat al-Makkiyya), Ibn 'Arabi comprehensively summarises all his major teachings on human perfectibility and true happiness. Using the imagery of alchemy and ascension, he gives the reader a unique insight into the spiritual journey by contrasting two ways of acquiring knowledge: the rational and the mystical. With an introduction to Islamic alchemy, the Hermetic tradition and the mysterious elixir, this book is an essential text for anyone interested in Sufism, Islamic spirituality or medieval alchemy.
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    Mystical Treatises of Muhyiddin Ibn 'Ara
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    252 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Anqa Publishing
  5. Publication date
    September 17, 2019
  6. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.7 x 8.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1905937598
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1905937592
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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 'Arabi's works. His publications include The Unlimited Mercifier (a biography of Ibn 'Arabi) and translations of shorter treatises (Divine Sayings, Seven Days of the Heart). Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi (1165–1240) is unquestionably one of the most profound and remarkable figures in the history of world spirituality, and became known within the Islamic world simply as 'the Greatest Master' (al-Shaykh al-Akbar). He provided the most comprehensive understanding of Islam from its most literal to its most profound meaning, and his influence upon later generations of spiritual masters can be seen in countries as far apart as Spain and Indonesia. Ibn 'Arabi's writings are founded on a totally harmonious vision of Reality as One and Many, integrating all apparent differences without destroying their truths. They are singularly appropriate and needed in the world of today.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anqa Publishing; Bilingual edition (September 17, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1905937598
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1905937592
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.7 x 8.25 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Deal
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book. A treasure.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2019
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Wonderful book. A treasure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a key to an invisible door
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2019
There's magic in this book for those who posses a heart.

I do not think there's a human language can provide a description the treasure that is hidden in the pages of this book.

Bless your heart Hirtesnstein!
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Khayāl ʿAly
5.0 out of 5 stars English or Arabic?
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2019
The description says this is in English, but then it also says this is the Arabic Edition. Can someone tell me if this book is indeed in English translation?
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Eduardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great treatise from Ibn Arabi
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2024
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Beatifully translated by Stephen Hertinstein relating mans journeys through the heavens and the acquisition of mystical knowledge
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected.
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It's not what I expected. I respect the man's work but this particularly felt over simplified. Not worth how much I paid for this! I would have returned it if I could...
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