Muhammad Muhiyyudin Ibn ul Arabi, also known as Shaykh ul Akar "The Supreme Shaykh" is one of the most influential scholars of the history.
Biography[]
Birth[]
He was born in Murcia, Taifa on Sunday, 17th of Ramaḍān, 560 AH (25 July 1165 AD) at night.
Family[]
His father and uncle were great Spiritual masters of their time.
Works[]
He wrote more than 240 influential books including:
- Futuhat e Makkiya (Or "The Meccan Openings) - A Seven Volume Book of Tasawwuf
- Fusus ul Hikam (The Seals of Wisdom)
- Tafsir Ibn al Arabi - more than 90 volumes
Reception[]
He was regarded as a great saint by Ahmad Sirhindi, Jalal u Din Suyuti etc.