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Ibn 'Arabi wrote in a dense, allusive, and often polysemic style. His Arabic is classical and poetic, but he frequently uses terminology in specific technical ways that differ from standard usage. A single word in Ibn 'Arabi’s text can act as a node, connecting to Quranic verses, Hadith traditions, and complex metaphysical concepts simultaneously.
The full title, Kitab al-Futuhat al-Makkiyya fi Ma'rifat Asrar al-Malikiyya wa'l-Mulkiyya (The Book of the Meccan Revelations Concerning the Knowledge of the Secrets of the Dominion and the Kingdom), hints at the scope of the work. al-futuhat al-makkiyya english
Have you attempted to read Ibn Arabi in English? Share your journey with the community below, or ask questions about specific chapters. Ibn 'Arabi wrote in a dense, allusive, and