Description
Texts on Fasting
Book Summary
This work offers a profound and spiritual interpretation of fasting in Islam, based on the teachings of Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi, known as the "greatest of the masters." The author, a disciple of René Guénon and Michel Valsân, unveils how this practice transcends the merely physical to become a path of inner purification and connection with the divine. The reader will find a rigorous analysis that situates fasting within Islamic Law, showing its capacity to integrate the essential truths of all previous revelations. An essential text for those seeking to understand the initiatic meaning of fasting from the Sufi tradition.
What is it about?
The book explores fasting not only as a religious precept but as a spiritual practice that reflects the "universal spirit of Islam." Through the lens of the Akbarian doctrine (the school of Ibn 'Arabi), it analyzes how this bodily and spiritual discipline allows the believer to align themselves with the Law revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The work delves into the relationship between fasting and the purification of the soul, the integration of the wisdoms of previous revelations, and the path toward spiritual realization. It is presented as a guide to understanding that true fasting involves an inner transformation that goes beyond mere abstinence from food.
Main themes
- Fasting as an initiatic practice in Sufism.
- Spiritual interpretation of Islamic Law (Sharia).
- The doctrine of the unity of being (wahdat al-wujud) applied to ritual practice.
- Purification of the soul and control of desires as a path to knowledge.
- The integration of revealed traditions into the spirit of Islam.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in Sufism, Islamic mysticism, and the work of Ibn 'Arabi. It is also suitable for those who wish to delve into the spiritual meaning of the religious practices of Islam, beyond their legal or external dimension. Likewise, it will be of interest to scholars of perennial philosophy and the initiatic tradition, as well as to anyone seeking a richer and more symbolic understanding of fasting as a spiritual discipline.
What this book contributes
- An authoritative and profound interpretation of fasting from the perspective of the Akbarian school.
- Keys to understanding the spiritual dimension of a pillar of Islam, connecting it with the universal tradition.
- A guide to transforming an external practice into a means of inner purification and drawing closer to the divine.
- Access to the teachings of two great contemporary masters (Guénon and Valsân) applied to a specific subject.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ibn 'Arabi, Muhyiddin
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Islam, Islamic life and practice, Sufism and Islamic mysticism
- Collection: BARAKA
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: March 2023
- Number of pages: 150
- Weight: 142 g
Editorial review
This is a unique work that approaches an apparently familiar subject from a perspective rarely seen in the Spanish publishing market. Its value lies in the combination of the authority of the source (Ibn 'Arabi, reinterpreted by disciples of Guénon) with a practical and spiritual approach. It is a recommended read for those seeking serious content, far removed from superficial approaches, offering a higher and more symbolic understanding of a central practice of Islam.