#89 / The Sun of Knowledge with Amina Inloes & J. M. Hamade

For episode 89 we discuss one of the most infamous books ever
penned in the Arabic language—indeed, one of the most infamous
books in the history of Islam. Feared, banned, and burned, the Sun
of Knowledge or Shams al-Maʿarif has nonetheless survived the
vagaries of time to rise to prominence as the most famous Arabic
grimoire. Today we are joined by Amina Inloes & J. M. Hamade to
discuss their collaboration in translating the book into English
(for the first time!) and illustrating The Sun of Knowledge along
with a rich commentary for Revelore Press. Little is known about
the author, Ahmad ibn ʿAli al-Buni (d. 1225 or 1232). His name
suggests he was born in Buna now known as the Algerian city of
Annaba. In any case what can be said is that the Sun of Knowledge
is an authentic reflection of the Arabic esoteric tradition, which
has been passed down throughout the ages under the spiritual aegis
of a great master, and which today is the single most influential
and comprehensive work in the Arabic occult tradition. In the show
we discuss the mysteries of the letters. The secrets of Bismillah
and its significance in Islam. The names Jesus Christ used to raise
the dead. Talismans, Zar practices and the mysteries around
Inspiration and the use of tonal sounds in practice. It’s a
wonderful, illuminating show and was a pleasure to record! In the
Plus show the rich conversation continues with topics covering the
Ring of Solomon, The Queen of Sheba and half Djinn people. How the
Sun of Knowledge and the Picatrix sit together, the similarities
and distinctions. We discuss in more detail the association between
some letters and the lunar mansions. And we explore the Lunar
mansions with their associated stars and from an astrological
perspective. Show notes: Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Arabic__Magic/ Revelore Press
https://revelore.press/product/shams-al-maarif-the-sun-of-knowledge/
Twitter https://twitter.com/Arabic__Magic Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sun-Knowledge-Shams-al-Maarif-Translation/dp/1947544357/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+sun+of+knowledge&qid=1647439199&sprefix=the+sun+of+kn%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
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