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Sufism in Late Mamluk Cairo

By Sheridan Polinsky

Sufism in Late Mamluk Cairo

By Sheridan Polinsky

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This book examines the life and thought of Ibn Mughayzil (fl. 895/1490), a Sh¿dhil¿ Sufi of late Maml¿k Cairo. It offers a portrait of the Sufi as an aspiring Sh¿dhil¿ master and talented author whose two known writings reflect major themes of Maml¿k-era Sufism, such as the desire to unite the "exoteric" sciences (¿ilm al-¿¿hir) and the "esoteric" science (¿ilm al-b¿¿in) or Sufism. At the same time, his works are distinguished by a number of features. Most notable is his treatment of the waking vision of Prophet Müammad after death, an experience that many Sufis claimed to have underwent. The study suggests that Ibn Mughayzil was the first author to produce a systematic and comprehensive examination of the topic and argues that he makes an important contribution by defending its authenticity and orthodoxy. Furthermore, his engagement with other key issues of his time, such as God's oneness and religious diversity, reveal that while often driven by the aim of defending Sufis from accusations of error, he was a creative synthesizer, drawing from a wide range of Sufi and other sources to develop and demonstrate his positions. Study of Ibn Mughayzil sheds light on the nature and quality of Maml¿k Sufi literature as well as the reception of earlier ideas, such as those of Ibn ¿Arab¿ (d. 638/1240) and Ibn al-F¿ri¿ (d. 632/1235).
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
176
Release Date:
2025-08-04
Publication Date:
2025-08-04
Publisher:
Walter de Gruyter
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3119148458
ISBN13:
9783119148450
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
388 g
Height:
159 cm
Width:
241 cm
Thickness:
41 cm
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