Prayers for the Week

by Stephen Hirtenstein (Translator), Pablo Beneito (Translator)

Overview

Providing a precious glimpse into the practice of the mystical life within the Sufi tradition, this volume marks the first time that a complete edition of Ibn ‘ Arabi's prayers has been made available. The Arabic is based on the best surviving manuscripts, alongside an English translation and transliteration, for recitation. The 14 prayers include not only the most astounding expressions of devotion and contemplation, but also an unparalleled depth of knowledge of union. The very structure of the prayers is itself a mode of contemplation, making for a unique spiritual experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781905937653
Publisher:	Anqa Publishing
Publication date:	02/02/2023
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Stephen Hirtenstein is director of Anqa Publishing, Senior Research Fellow of the Muhiyddin Ibn Arabi Society and editor of the Society Journal, and a freelance Senior Editor for the Institute of Ismaili Studies (London). His main research interest is in the works of Ibn 'Arabi and his school, and he has numerous publications including the Unlimited Mercifier and translations of Ibn 'Arabi's works. Pablo Beneito is currently Professor (Profesor Titular) at the Department of Translation and Interpretation, Facultad de Letras, University of Murcia. Specialising in the study of Islamic thought and Sufism, he has taught courses and contributed to conferences in some twenty countries and directed more than 30 international congresses. As an author, editor and translator he has published extensively on Ibn 'Arabi and the mystical tradition. In 2011 he became the Director of MIAS Latina (www.ibnarabisociety.es), and since 2014 the Director and Editor of El Azufre Rojo.

Table of Contents

Introduction The Prayers Notes to the Prayers

Editorial Reviews

"An inspired enterprise . . . and formidable scholarship. The book serves very well as both a devotional aid and a lucid presentation of the doctrine of Ibn 'Arabi." —Terry Graham, Sufi Magazine

"A massive achievement . . . succeeds in bringing an immensely valuable and important work into English." —Jane Clark, Journal of the Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi Society

"Opens up new dimensions of profound Islamic spirituality to the non-Arabic reader." —Hyoun Kyoung Lee, London Bible College, Centre for Islamic Studies

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