The Four Pillars of Spiritual Transformation: The Adornment of the Spiritually Transformed (Hilyat al-abdal) (Mystical Treatises of Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi)

Objective and illuminating, this treatise, written by Sufi leader Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi, presents a fundamental analysis of spiritual practice. Underscoring the importance of silence, seclusion, hunger, and vigilance, this guide demonstrates that these activities are both physical and spiritual. Providing the necessary tools for an enlightened life, this dual-language edition incorporates the first critical edition of the Arabic text, gathered from the best-surviving manuscripts. An introduction, and translation of chapter 53 of the renowned __Futuhat al-Makkiyya__, are also included. Bookmarks from The_Four_Pillars_of_Spiritual_Transforma (1).pdf -1 Bookmarks from The-four-pillars-of-spiritual-transformation-_-the-adornment-of-the-spirituality-transformed-Ḥilyat-al-abdāl.pdf -1 Title Page 1 Copyright 1 Contents 1 Acknowledgements 1 Introduction 1 The way of the Lord and the way of the soul 1 The writing of the Hilyat al-abdāl 1 The Spiritually Transformed Saints (abdāl) 1 The abdāl according to Ibn ‘Arabī 1 Ibn ‘Arabī’s meeting with the abdāl 1 The title: Hilyat al-abdāl 1 The structure of the Hilyat al-abdāl 1 The four pillars of knowledge 1 Translation of the Hilyat al-abdāl 1 Silence 1 Seclusion 1 Hunger 1 Vigilance 1 Appendix A: Translation of Chapter 53 from al-Futūhāt al-Makkīya 1 Seclusion 1 Silence 1 Hunger 1 Vigilance 1 Appendix B: Arabic texts and manuscripts 1 Bibliography 1 Arabic text 1