Foundation
The Foundation
“The Ibn al-Arabi Foundation was founded on the 17th of Ramadan, 1428 (2007) — the birthday of Shaykh al-Akbar Muhyiddin Muhammad Ibn al-Arabi — through the collaboration of two dedicated individuals, Abrar Ahmed Shahi and Hamesh Malik.
Since November 2015, we have operated under the spiritual guidance of Shaykh Ahmad Muhammad Ali of Egypt, a mureed of Shaykh al-Akbar Ibn al-Arabi and a pioneer of the Akbarian Tariqa in Egypt. All books published after this date reflect this significant development.
We are committed to producing new, meticulously edited Arabic editions of our beloved Shaykh’s works, utilizing the finest available manuscripts. Additionally, we publish high-quality Urdu translations of these classical texts, rendered into clear, contemporary language for wider accessibility.
To date, we have edited and translated over 30 books and Rasā’il of Shaykh al-Akbar, including more than 20 bilingual Arabic-Urdu editions.
For details on our publications, please visit the Publications section of our website.”
Vision
Our Vision
To establish Pakistan’s premier comprehensive platform dedicated to the works and teachings of Shaykh al-Akbar Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi. This center will serve as a vital resource, housing a specialized library for scholars, researchers, and all seekers of his profound wisdom.
We actively spread awareness and understanding of Shaykh al-Akbar’s universal teachings through digital content (YouTube videos) and our ongoing Ibn al-Arabi Baithak [weekly book-reading sessions]. Furthermore, we have established a comprehensive manuscript archive of Ibn al-Arabi’s original works, enabling scholars worldwide to locate and study critical primary sources.
All authentic reading materials and resources are offered on our website as a waqf ‘amm (public endowment), fostering a vibrant global community engaged with his sciences. To amplify our impact, we forge strategic partnerships with international organizations sharing our mission, enabling collaborative efforts to preserve and promote the legacy of Shaykh al-Akbar Ibn ‘Arabi globally.
Funds Required
The Ibn al-Arabi Foundation in Pakistan is pioneering the first full Urdu translation of Ibn al-Arabi’s masterpiece, Futuhat al-Makkiyya—a foundational text never before fully accessible in Urdu. Each volume requires $5,000 USD to cover translation, editing, and publication costs. By contributing, you directly empower the dissemination of this transformative knowledge to scholars, students, and seekers across the world. Join us in unlocking this treasure of Islamic wisdom.
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Ibn al-Arabi Baithak | kitab al -Isra | Muqaddama | 10 Aug 2025
MEmbers
Membership
If Ibn al-Arabi’s teachings illuminate your path, stand with us. Membership is the purest form of support—enabling the Foundation to revive and share sacred Sufi knowledge with all seekers. Your investment places Ibn al-Arabi’s works within reach of those who thirst for them.
Deepen Your Connection:
Yearly Membership: Annual support + discounts on publications + research updates.
Lifetime Membership: Free access to all future publications + scholarly networks + eternal patronage recognition.
As a member, you nurture global access to divine wisdom, empower translations like the Futuhat al-Makkiyya, and projects like Manuscript archive project, join souls united in preserving eternity’s truth. Act now—let your devotion echo through generations.
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Tariq al-Shaykh al-Akbar
Explore the spiritual lineage and teachings of Shaykh Al-Akbar, a path of enlightenment and self-purification rooted in profound wisdom and divine connection in Pakistan.
Ahmed Muhammad Ali
Shaykh Ahmed Muhammad Ali is recognized has a deep spiritual connection with the Shaykh al-Akbar through kashf and shahud (unveiling and witnessing). He is the spiritual force behind many of the activities of Ibn al-Arabi Foundation. Based in Egypt, Shaykh Ahmed Muhammad Ali plays an integral role in guiding individuals along the path of the Tariqa al Shaykh al-Akbar, helping them to develop a personal relationship with the divine and a deeper understanding of the teachings of Ibn al-Arabi.
Abrar Ahmed Shahi
Abrar Ahmed Shahi, the founder and president of Ibn al-Arabi Foundation, who has made significant contributions to the study and dissemination of the teachings of Ibn al-Arabi. He has edited and translated over 35 of Ibn al-Arabi’s works from Arabic to Urdu, making them accessible to a wider audience. In addition, Shahi shares his knowledge and insights through lectures on YouTube, emphasizing the importance of true and authentic understanding of Ibn al-Arabi’s teachings.
Hamesh Malik
Hamesh Gul Malik is the co-founder and Secretary General of the foundation, he has played a significant role in promoting its mission and values. It’s also commendable that he has worked towards improving the Urdu edition of the foundation’s works and has supervised proofreading to ensure accuracy and quality.
Furthermore, his participation in the weekly session sittings, known as “Ibn al-Arabi Baithak”, as an active speaker.