Sun of Knowledge (Shams al-Ma'arif)
Shams al-Ma'arif (Sun of Knowledge) - Talismans & Magic Squares
Arabic
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152 pages
MagicMysticismIslamMystical PracticeSufi Eastern MysticismArabic Islamic MagicIslamic PhilosophySufism Islamic MysticismMiddle East Africa
First Complete Translation
Only partial translations or excerpts exist. This is the first complete English translation.
Extensive searches across major academic and library catalogs (including local catalogs, Open Library, Google Books, Internet Archive, and OpenAlex) have yielded no evidence of a complete, published English translation of Ahmad al-Buni's 'Shams al-Ma'arif'. While the work is frequently cited in academic literature regarding Islamic esotericism, magic, and science, it remains untranslated in its entirety. Any existing English-language references are limited to scholarly discussions, excerpts, or brief mentions within broader studies of Islamic occultism.
Verified Mar 31, 2026 via local catalogs, open library, google books, internet archive, openalex · methodology
Arabic & Islamic MagicSufi & Eastern MysticismSufism & Islamic MysticismIslamMagic & Occult ArtsMysticismIslamic PhilosophyMystical Practice
About This Book
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Step into the shadows of the medieval occult with the 'Shams al-Ma'arif', the most influential manual of talismans and magic in Islamic history. Through the 'Science of Letters' and mathematical magic squares, Ahmad al-Buni reveals how the hidden energies of the universe can be harnessed to bridge the gap between the mundane and the divine.
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