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The Sun of Knowledge (Shams al-Maarif): An Arabic Grimoire in Selected Translation, (Paperback)
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What Stands Out
Cultural Heritage
The Sun of Knowledge bridges ancient Arabic mystical traditions with modern readers, allowing enthusiasts to explore rich cultural insights and practices from the Islamic Golden Age.
Expert Translation
This selected translation is curated by scholars, ensuring accurate interpretation and accessibility, making complex esoteric concepts understandable for a wider audience.
Practical Use
Beyond theoretical knowledge, the grimoire offers practical guidance on rituals and spells, appealing to contemporary practitioners seeking to enhance their spiritual practices with historical authenticity.
Product Details
- The Sun of Knowledge (Shams al-Ma'arif) is a revered historical grimoire of the Arabic corpus, written in the thirteenth century by a Sufi mystic and mage of Algerian origin.
- It covers spiritual cosmology, astrology, working with spirits and jinn, magical usage of letters and numbers, and the occult applications of the Qur'an, making it an encyclopedia of Islamicate magical wisdom.
- The selected translation includes sections on mysteries of letters, astrological timings, lunar mansions, ancient Arab beliefs about the stars, planetary matters, summoning the jinn, and the employment of names of God for various purposes.
- The book also features illustrations, original artwork, and commentary to aid those unfamiliar with Islamic magic and culture.
- This edition is suitable for students of magic or the occult, classical Arabic astrology and astronomy, Islamic esotericism, or Sufism.
- Never before published in English, it offers a unique insight into the Arabic-speaking and Islamicate world.
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Health, Mind & Body |
| Publication date | December, 2021 |
| Pages | 324 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | Occultism |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Revelore Press |
| Original languages | English |
| Translator | Amina Inloes |
| Translated from | Arabic |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Languages |
| Educational level | General |
| Is collectible | N |
| Illustrator | J M Hamade |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.63 x 0.88 x 10.25 in (16.8 x 2.2 x 26 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 1.62 lb (730 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Body, Mind & Spirit |
Who Should Buy?
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Occult Enthusiasts
Individuals interested in the history and practice of occult sciences will find this grimoire insightful and resourceful.
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Scholars of Mysticism
Academic researchers in the fields of mysticism and esotericism can benefit from its translations and annotations.
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Cultural Historians
Those studying Middle Eastern history and culture will appreciate the historical context and significance of the grimoire.
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Casual Readers
Readers looking for light, entertaining reading may not appreciate the depth and complexity of this work.
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Religious Conservatives
Individuals with strict religious views might find the content conflicting with their beliefs and principles.
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New Age Practitioners
Those seeking easy or simplified solutions in spirituality may find this grimoire too complex or traditional.
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Answer: The book was written by a Sufi mystic and mage of Algerian origin in the thirteenth century. -
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What does The Sun of Knowledge cover?
Answer: It covers the fundamentals of Arabic-Islamic occult work, including astrology, working with spirits and jinn, magical use of letters and numbers, and the occult applications of the Qur'an. -
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Is this the first English translation of The Sun of Knowledge?
Answer: Yes, it has never been published in English before.
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- Written in the thirteenth century by a Sufi mystic and mage of Algerian origin.
- Comprises a veritable encyclopedia of Islamicate magical wisdom and formulae.
- Never before published in English.
- Includes sections on astrology, lunar mansions, summoning the jinn, and more.
- Features illustrations, original artwork, and commentary.
- Ideal for students of magic, astrology, Islamic esotericism, or Sufism.