Tarjuman Al-Ashwaq [Paperback]

Muhyiddin Ibn Al-Arabi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0722951345 | ISBN-13: 978-0722951347 | Publication Date: June 25, 1978 | Edition: Reprint

The Tarjuman al-Ashwaq or Interpreter of Desires by Ibn Arabi is acknowledged as one of the major works in Sufi literature.

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Text: English, Arabic --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 155 pages
• Publisher: Quest Books; Reprint edition (June 25, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0722951345
• ISBN-13: 978-0722951347
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,859,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shaykh Al Akbar once again!, August 10, 2000

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"ummtas" (Allah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tarjuman Al-Ashwaq (Paperback)

I am very pleased to know that this book is translated into English. Why? Well all of these orientalists love translating Ibn AlArabi, I am just happy they chose this one. What is great about this is that is has the Arabic text connected.

If you read Arabic, check the translation:-) There is a translation of the Arabic, along with commentary of the poem itself. Many of the poems I have emailed to friends because they amazing even in the command of English, nearly blew my hijab off (lol). Seriously, get the poetry book! What are you waiting for??

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and difficult poetry of The Master for Masters!, November 23, 2001

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Mr. A. Jehangir - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tarjuman Al-Ashwaq (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful book of poetry--even in translation the imagery created by the words is beautiful but the real meaning of the poems is extremely difficult. Indeed, in these poems Shaykh al Akbar Ibn e Arabi (may his secret be sanctified) was revealing Truths which he experienced in his journey towards and in Allah (The Divine) and therefore unless one has similar experiences it is impossible to ascertain the real meanings behind the words. His explanations help a little but even they are really aimed at other Sufi Masters who are traversing the Path. The layman or ordinary Muslim (or non Muslim) can still though indulge him or herself into these masterpieces as literary outpourings of a soul singed with Divine Love and thus experience at least a little of Ibn Arabi's profound station and insights. A must-have.