Sufi Metaphysics and Qur'anic Prophets: Ibn Arabi's Thought and Method in the Fusus Al-Hikam

By Ronald L. Nettler

The Fusus al-Hikam is acknowledged to be a summary statement of the Sufi metaphysics of the 'Greatest Master', Ibn 'Arabi (d.1240). It is also recognised that the Fusus is a work of great complexity both in its ideas and its style; and, over the centuries, numerous commentaries have been written on it. Each of the chapters of the Fusus is dedicated to a Qur'anic prophet with whom a particular 'wisdom' is associated.

In Sufi Metaphysics and Quranic Prophets: Ibn 'Arabi's Thought and Method in the Fusus al-Hikam, Ronald Nettler examines ten chapters from the Fusus which exemplify the ideas, method and perspective of the entire work. Concentrating on a detailed analysis of the text, the author brings out the profound connection and integration of scripture and metaphysics in the world-view of Ibn 'Arabi. Sufi Metaphysics and Qur'anic Prophets serves not only as an explication of Ibn Arabi's thought in the Fusus, but is also a great aid in the overall understanding of Ibn 'Arabi's thought.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1903682061
• ISBN13: 9781903682067
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Islamic Texts Society
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"