Ibn al-Arabi Foundation
Projects

Introduction

This project focuses on the concept of God in Ibn al Arabi's worldview, requiring authoritative editions of three key Rasails: Kitab al Jalala, Kitab al Hu, and Kitab al Ahdiyya.

• Kitab al Jalala: Explores the mysteries and signs of the word "Allah," including the meaning of its letters, its comprehensive nature, and its relation to the Essence.

• Kitab al Hu: Reveals the meaning of the pronoun "Hu" as an alias for singleness (ahdiyya) and discusses various aliases of God.

• Kitab al Ahdiyya: Differentiates between the unity/singleness of the Creator and that of creation.

The aim is to produce and publish new critical editions of these three interlinked Rasails in a book titled "Rasail Ibn al Arabi."

Rasail Ibn al-Arabi

Kitab al-Jalāla

• Yusuf Aga 4868

• Milli A571

• Veliyuddin 51

• Carullah 2111

• Nurosmaniye 2406

Kitab al-Hū

• Veliyuddin 51

• Yusuf Aga 7838

• Nurosmaniye 2406

• Fatih 5298

• Halet 809

Kitāb al-Alif wa huwa kitāb al-aḥadiyya

• Shehit Ali 2813

• Milli A571

• University A4408

• Murad Bukhari 207

• Carullah 2111

Manuscript Sources

The editions will be based on the best available manuscripts, identified through extensive research and experience.

Methodology

The project will employ critical edition methodology, using a base manuscript and comparing it with other historic manuscripts. Variants will be recorded in footnotes. The final edition will be collated with other authentic texts, such as Futuhat al Makkiyya, and then translated into Urdu.

Project Timeline

• Manuscript acquisition and preparation of critical editions: Up to 3 months

• Translation into Urdu: 3 months

• Reviewing and proofreading: 2-4 months

• Printing: 1 month

• Total estimated time: Approximately 10 months

Assurance of Completion

The Ibn al Arabi Foundation, led by Abrar Ahmed Shahi, assures the timely completion of this project, leveraging their extensive experience (2007-2017) and resources.

• MIAS Archival support

• Comprehensive collection of Ibn al Arabi's texts

• Terminological dictionaries

• Searchable text of major works (e.g., Futuhat al Makkiyya)

• Scholarly consultation

References

None of the mentioned Rasails are currently available in critical editions. For more details, visit: MIAS Archive

Contact:
Abrar Ahmed Shahi
Ibn al Arabi Foundation