Quest for the Red Sulphur

Quest for the Red Sulphur: The Life of Ibn ‘Arabi is a biographical study of the life and spiritual journey of the influential Sufi mystic Ibn ‘Arabi. The work reconstructs his life through a careful examination of his writings and historical sources in Arabic and Persian.

It presents both the outward journey of Ibn ‘Arabi across different regions and the inner spiritual journey of his mystical development. The narrative explores his experiences, teachings, and encounters, offering a detailed account of his intellectual and spiritual world.

As a scholarly biography, the book provides a structured and well-researched portrayal of one of the most significant figures in Islamic mysticism, drawing on extensive primary and secondary sources.

This paperback edition contains 362 pages and is presented in a 234 x 156 mm format. It also includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.