The Bezels of Wisdom - Ibn 'Arabi's Controversial Masterpiece

In this video, we explore the most important and controversial book by the 13th century mystic Ibn 'Arabi - Fusus al-Hikam (The Bezels of Wisdom) and the legacy that it has had in the world of Islam and Sufism as one of the greatest spiritual masterpieces of all time. Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholm Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon:   / letstalkreligion   Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonate Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqt... Music by: Filip Holm Sources/Recomended Reading: Addas, Claude (1993). "Quest for the Red Sulphur". The Islamic Texts Society. Austin, R.W.J. (translated by) (1980). "The Bezels of Wisdom". Classics of Western Spirituality Series. Paulist Press. Chittick, William (1989). "The Sufi Path of Knowledge: Ibn 'Arabi's Metaphysics of Imagination". Chittick, William (1998). "The Self-Disclosure of God: Principles of Ibn al-'Arabi's Cosmology". State University of New York Press. Chittick, William (2005). "Ibn Arabi: Heir to the Prophets". OneWorld Publications. Chodkiewicz, Michel (1993). "Seal of the Saints: Prophethood and sainthood in the doctrine of Ibn 'Arabi". Translated by Liadain Sherrard. The Islamic Texts Society. Caner Dagli (translated by) (2004). Ibn 'Arabi - "The Ringstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-Hikam)". Great Books of the Islamic World. Kazi Pubns Inc. Ibn Arabi - "The Universal Tree and the Four Birds (al-ittihad al-kawni). Translated by Angela Jaffray. Oxford: Anqa Publishing. Ibn 'Arabi - "The Openings Revealed in Makkah: al-futuhat al-makkiyya". Translated by Eric Winkel. Volumes 1-4. Pir Press. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:53 Ibn 'Arabi's Life 3:52 Origins & Structure of the Fusus 11:26 Wahdat al-Wujud? 14:08 Creation & The Human Being (Adam) 21:28 The 'Ayan al-Thabita (Immutable Entities) 24:53 Similes and Metaphors 33:00 Transcendence vs. Immanence 38:31 All is One 46:40 The Reality & Nobility of Multiplicity 51:16 The Primacy of Mercy 54:19 Temporary Nature of Hell? 58:35 All is Love 1:02:09 Love Enacted (Ethics) 1:04:18 The Divinity of Beliefs 1:09:52 The Heart 1:14:35 All things are alive & praising God 1:17:16 The Faith of Pharaoh 1:20:17 The Chapter on Muhammad (Women, Prayer, Perfume) 1:27:30 Closing the Fusus 1:28:21 Legacy 1:30:56 Concluding Words #sufism #islam #mystisicm