The Sufis of Andalusia: The Ruh Al-Quds' and 'Al-Durrat al-Fakhirah' Ihram all based exclusively on 8th-

all based exclusively on 8th- and 9th-century Arabic biographical sources and collections of the sayings attributed to Muhammad

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1143 ah) was a high ranking Hanafi jurist

A direct descendant of the Prophet

together with a fascinating overview of the Islamic metaphysic

The Sufis of Andalusia: The Ruh Al-Quds' and 'Al-Durrat al-Fakhirah' Ihram all based exclusively on 8th-Sufis of Andalusia consists of biographical sketches of some of the contemplatives and spiritual masters whom Ibn 'Arabi encountered in his early years. These portraits bring to life with great vividness a number of individuals remarkable for the intensity of their devotion and service to reality, and contain many memorable stories which throw light on the pinnacles of spiritual facing as well as difficulties and obstacles encountered on the path.