Ibn Arabi, often called ash-Shaykh al-Akbar (the Greatest Master), was a prolific 12th-century Andalusian mystic whose life was as vast and mysterious as his writings. He claimed to have written his works only through divine command.
- The Mystical Philosophy of Muhyid Din-Ibnul Arabi (by A.E. Affifi) – A classic academic breakdown of his philosophy.
- The Tarjuman al-Ashwaq (Translation by Nicholson).
): An encyclopedic masterpiece. While the full 37 volumes are rarely found in a single PDF, major sections (like those translated by William Chittick and James Morris) are widely available. The Interpreter of Desires Tarjuman al-Ashwaq
Why Read Ibn Arabi in English?
The original Arabic of Ibn Arabi is notoriously difficult. It is highly technical, poetic, and layered with esoteric terminology. Consequently, Ibn Arabi books PDF in English are highly sought after because:
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: A massive encyclopedia of Islamic spirituality. While the full 37 volumes are rarely in a single PDF, key chapters and thematic selections are widely available. Selections from The Meccan Openings Tarjuman al-Ashwaq (The Interpreter of Desires)
2. Al-Futuhat al-Makkiyya (The Meccan Openings)
This is a monster. The original work spans 37 volumes and over 10,000 pages. Finding a complete English PDF is impossible because only select volumes have been translated.
Recommended English translations (widely cited)
- Titus Burckhardt and Ralph Austin (translators/editors) — selected works and introductions.
- William C. Chittick — translations and studies, notably on Futūḥāt and Fuṣūṣ (scholarly, accessible).
- A. J. Arberry — translations of selected shorter works and poems.
- Michael Sells — for poetic translations and thematic selections.
