The Spiritual Odyssey: Unveiling the Essence of the Path

This translation of Shaykh Ibn al-'Arabi's introductory work on Sufism is a concise treatise for those embarking on spiritual wayfaring. It systematically describes the spiritual path and explains the attainment of divine gnosis. The work illuminates the principles and practices that guided Ibn al-ʿArabī’s own spiritual quest for refinement and proximity to the Divine, delving into his mystical insights and teachings on the soul’s journey and self-realisation. It includes an in-depth biography of Shaykh Ibn al-'Arabi, providing context for his personal spiritual development. References from notable masters of the spiritual path, such as al-Hakim al-Tirmidhi, al-Rifaʿi, al-Suhrawardi, al-Ghazzali, al-Zarruq, al-Shaʿrani, and Ibn al-ʿArabi himself, are included throughout in the commentary.