The Reflective Heart: Discovering Spiritual Intelligence in Ibn 'Arabi's 'Meccan Illuminations'

by James Winston Morris

For centuries Ibn ‘Arabi has been considered the “Greatest Master” of Islamic spiritual teaching, but Western readers have only recently had access to his greatest writings. This introduction to Ibn ‘Arabi’s Meccan Illuminations highlights the mysticism and realization of Sufi spiritual life, providing an intellectually penetrating look without requiring specialized knowledge. The development of several key themes and modes of reflection in Ibn ‘Arabi’s spiritual teachings are explored as are the gradually unfolding meanings that distinguish this important classical text of Sufi practice.

424 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2005

Reviews

[Fusun Dulger charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the pleasure and the honor to meet personally Professor Morris and hear him talk with great love and knowledge about Ibn Arabi.
So I bought his book. It is not for the faint of heart, a hefty book full of every aspect of Ibn Arabi.
I did find it very scholarly and difficult to read.
If you are able to finish this book, as I did, you will know all there is to know about Ibn Arabi!

[Dina Kaidir · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ibn 'Arabi's work is difficult at best, even for native speakers of Arabic. Having Professor Morris' gentle guidance on "reading" the grand shaykh's Meccan Illuminations has been such a blessing indeed. Being given my own autographed copy has been a blessing twofold. :)