The Ringstones of Wisdom

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Islamic esotericism

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Fusus al-Hikam, also known by the English title The Wisdom of the Prophets, is the work of the Andalusian mystic and philosopher Ibn Arabi (1165–1240). The book presents a complex metaphysical system through a series of chapters, each dedicated to a different prophet, from Adam to Muhammad. Each chapter expounds on a specific divine Name and Attribute, revealing a particular facet of universal wisdom through the prophetic narrative. Ibn al-Arabi himself stated in his autobiographical works that the book was dictated to him by the Prophet Muhammad in a dream, a common belief among his followers. Ibn Arabi's seminal work, Fusus al-Hikam, has inspired over a hundred commentaries, with key ones provided by his student Sadr al-Din al-Qunawi and later scholars like Abd al-Razzaq Kāshānī and Dawūd al-Qayṣarī. Notable works include Ibn Arabi's own summary, Jami's commentary on it, and several significant Persian commentaries. These commentaries aim to elucidate the profound mystical and philosophical concepts within Fusus al-Hikam.

From the Wikipedia article Fusus al-Hikam (book), revision 1361755505, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikidata Q5943189: “book of philosopher and sufi Ibn Arabi”.