A Prayer for Spiritual Elevation and Protection: Al-Dawr al-a'la (Hizb al-Wiqaya)
Al-Dawr al-a'la (Hizb al-Wiqaya)
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This book presents a translation and study of Ibn 'Arabi’s al-Dawr al-a'la (Hizb al-Wiqaya), a revered 33-verse Sufi invocation intended for spiritual safeguarding and elevation.
Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi, a major figure in Islamic mysticism, composed the prayer as a means of protecting the soul from heedlessness and drawing nearer to the Divine.
Suha Taji-Farouki provides a careful translation and scholarly apparatus to make the text accessible to English readers, situating it within Ibn 'Arabi's broader thought.
The volume explores both the devotional and metaphysical dimensions of the prayer, highlighting its use in Sufi practice.
It is valued by readers interested in classical Sufism, devotional literature, and spiritual disciplines.
Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi, a major figure in Islamic mysticism, composed the prayer as a means of protecting the soul from heedlessness and drawing nearer to the Divine.
Suha Taji-Farouki provides a careful translation and scholarly apparatus to make the text accessible to English readers, situating it within Ibn 'Arabi's broader thought.
The volume explores both the devotional and metaphysical dimensions of the prayer, highlighting its use in Sufi practice.
It is valued by readers interested in classical Sufism, devotional literature, and spiritual disciplines.
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Ibn Arabi ~ The Prayer of Protection ~ Hizb Al-Wiqayah
