Sufism and ethics

Ibn Arabi

A major figure in metaphysics, spiritual writing, and interpretive traditions. Ibn Arabi is presented as mystic philosopher and author associated with Murcia and Damascus. The working chronology for this record is 560-638 AH / 1165-1240 CE. A major figure in metaphysics, spiritual writing, and interpretive traditions.

560-638 AH / 1165-1240 CEMurcia and DamascusPhilosopher
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Ibn Arabi is presented as philosopher associated with Murcia and Damascus. The working chronology for this record is 560-638 AH / 1165-1240 CE. A major figure in metaphysics, spiritual writing, and interpretive traditions. Ibn Arabi is presented as mystic philosopher and author associated with Murcia and Damascus. The working chronology for this record is 560-638 AH / 1165-1240 CE. A major figure in metaphysics, spiritual writing, and interpretive traditions.

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560-638 AH / 1165-1240 CE

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