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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.
The Fusus al-Hikam is acknowledged to be a summary statement of the metaphysics of the “Greatest Master”, Ibn ‘Arabi (d.1240). It is also recognized 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 Fusas is dedicated to a Qur’an 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, 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.
Table of Contents:
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Chapter One: |
Ibn Arabi: The Man and His ideas and methods |
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Chapter Two: |
The Wisdom of Divineness in the Word of Adam |
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Chapter Three: |
The Wisdom of Exaltedness in the Word of Musa |
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Chapter Four: |
The Wisdom of leadership in the Word of Harun |
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Chapter Five: |
The Wisdom of Ecstatic Love in the Word of Ibrahim |
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Chapter Six: |
The Wisdom of Unity in the Word of Hud |
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Chapter Seven: |
The Wisdom of the Heart in the Word of Shu’ayb |
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Chapter Eight: |
The Wisdom of Divine Decree in the Word of Uzayr |
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Chapter Nine: |
The Wisdom of Divine Sovereignty in the Word of Zakariyya |
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Chapter Ten: |
The Wisdom of Singularity in the Word of Muhammad |
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Chapter Eleven: |
A Epilogue |
About The Author:
Ronald L. Nettler is university research lecturer in Oriental Studies, Oxford University, and fellow and tutor in Oriental Studies at Mansfield College, Oxford.
Author: Ronald L. Nettler
Publisher: Islamic Texts Society
ISBN-13: 978-1903682067
Paperback: 160 pages
