أعلام الفلاسفة - ابن عربي

About أعلام الفلاسفة - ابن عربي

This book delves into the depths of the life and thoughts of Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi, the great philosopher and mystic who marked an important turning point in the history of Islamic thought. Ibn Arabi was born in Andalusia in the twelfth century, and earned the title of 'Sheikh Al-Akbar' thanks to his profound influence on Sufism and philosophical thought. The book combines historical narrative and philosophical analysis, to provide us with a comprehensive picture of Ibn Arabi’s intellectual and spiritual development. The book reviews the stages of his life, from his birth and upbringing in an environment rich in cultural and religious diversity, to his long journeys in which he traveled throughout the Islamic world in search of knowledge and wisdom.

The book deals in depth with Ibn Arabi's theory of the unity of existence, which is one of his most important ideas that influenced generations of Sufis and thinkers. The author delves into the interpretation of Ibn Arabi's spiritual and philosophical visions about God, the universe, and man, and reviews how these visions interact with religious texts and profound symbolic references. The book also sheds light on Ibn Arabi's most important works, such as 'The Meccan Conquests' and 'Fusus Al-Hikam', showing the influence of these works on Islamic and global thought.