The Ibn al-Arabi Foundation is dedicated to disseminating the profound wisdom of the renowned Sufi master, Shaykh al-Akbar Ibn al-Arabi, through its meticulously crafted publications. A cornerstone of their scholarly contribution is the production of bilingual editions that feature critically edited Arabic texts alongside their Urdu translations. These critical editions are the result of rigorous academic research, prepared by comparing the best available manuscripts to present the most authentic version of the Shaykh’s original writings. The accompanying Urdu translations are praised for their authenticity and clarity, aiming to make the complex mystical insights of Ibn al-Arabi accessible to a wider Urdu-speaking audience while remaining faithful to the essence of the original Arabic. This commitment to scholarly accuracy and accessible translation has made the Foundation’s publications a valuable resource for both academic researchers and spiritual seekers
The Ibn al-Arabi Foundation has edited and translated over 30 books and Rasā’ils of the esteemed Shaykh al-Akbar Ibn al-Arabi. These publications are listed below according to their bilingual editions.
Muhyiddin Ibn al-Arabi (1165–1240)
Revered as the “Greatest Master” (Shaykh al-Akbar), Ibn al-Arabi stands as one of the most influential and profound figures in the history of Islamic thought. An Andalusian mystic, philosopher, poet, and scholar, his vast body of work explores the depths of metaphysics, cosmology, theology, and the nature of reality itself.
His teachings, particularly on the Unity of Being (Wahdat al-Wujud), have shaped Sufi traditions and Islamic philosophy for centuries. Kitab al-Tajalliyat, the “Book of Theophanies,” is a key work offering intimate insights into the nature of Divine Self-disclosure.
Abrar Ahmed Shahi
Abrar Ahmed Shahi is a distinguished Pakistani Sufi scholar, Editor & Translator, recognized globally for his dedication to the works of Shaykh al-Akbar Muhiyiddin Ibn al-Arabi. In 2007, he founded the Ibn al-Arabi Foundation, an organization committed to the preservation, translation, and dissemination of the Shaykh’s vast literary heritage.
With over 19 years of focused engagement, Shahi has translated more than 30 of Ibn al-Arabi’s major and minor works into Urdu, making these complex texts accessible to a wider audience. His annotated translations are highly regarded for their scholarly rigor, clarity, and sensitivity to the nuances of the original Arabic.
Spiritually, Abrar Ahmed Shahi has been under the direct guidance of Shaykh Ahmad Muhammad Ali (Egypt) since 2015, he now make bayat and introduce Shaykh’s Tariqa in Pakistan.
In summary his work bridges academic scholarship and traditional spiritual understanding.
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