 The introduction of the Book A manuscript copy, beginning of 17th century | |
| Author | Ahmad al-Buni |
|---|---|
| Language | Arabic |
| Genre | Occult treatise, Grimoire |
| OCLC | 20121408 |
| LC Class | BF1771 .B8 Arab |
Shams al-Ma'arif or Shams al-Ma'arif wa Lata'if al-'Awarif[a] is a 13th-century grimoire centered on Arabic magic by Ahmad al-Buni. It is claimed to be a manual for achieving esoteric spirituality. The book is a patchwork of bits and pieces of Al-Buni's authentic works, and texts by other authors.[1] While being popular, it also carries a notorious reputation for being suppressed and banned for much of Islamic history.[2]
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- ^ Gardiner, Noah (2012), Forbidden Knowledge? Notes on the production, transmission, and reception of the major works of Ahmad Al-Buni, Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies 12 (2012). University of Michigan.
- ^ Michael Ipgrave, Scriptures in Dialogue: Christians and Muslims Studying the Bible and the Qur'an Together, Church Publishing Inc., 2004, p. 42.