The Divine Reports of ibn Arabi

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The Niche of Lights - New,
The Divine Reports
[A5] Paperback - 137 pages,
English with facing Arabic Text,
A Transl. of Mishkat al-Anwar
of Shaykh ibn al-Arabi [d.638h]
Transl. by Imam Ghazali Publishing.

Description :

The Divine Reports is a translation of Mishkat al-Anwar. It is a profound compilation of sacred hadiths (ahadith qudsiyya) gathered and transmitted by the celebrated Andalusian mystic and scholar, Ibn al-ʿArabi (1165–1240 CE), also known as The Greatest Master (al-Shaykh al-Akbar). This work presents over one hundred sayings attributed directly to Allah, conveyed through the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. These sayings are revered in the Islamic tradition for their spiritual depth, conveying divine speech that is distinct from the Qur'an yet illuminated by its authority.

The book is divided into three main sections :

*** Hadiths with full chains of transmission (isnad) ending directly with Allah.
*** Hadiths without isnad but nonetheless traced back to divine address.
*** Additional sacred sayings that focus on divine mercy, judgment, and spiritual insight.
*** Themes throughout include Allah’s mercy, justice, provision, divine presence, and the intimate relationship between the Creator and His servants. Many hadiths emphasize the transformative power of remembrance (dhikr), love for others for the sake of Allah, sincerity, and contentment with divine decree.

The compilation also explores eschatological realities, including paradise, divine judgment, and intercession. Ibn al-ʿArabī compiled these hadiths partly inspired by the Prophetic narration that promises divine favor to those who preserve and share forty hadiths for the benefit of the ummah.

This English-Arabic edition, carefully translated and presented, makes accessible one of the most spiritually potent compilations in the Islamic tradition, reflecting the inner lights of divine address.

About Ibn al-ʿArabi :

Shaykh Muhiy al-Din ibn al-ʿArabi, may Allah be pleased with him, (1165–1240 CE) was a towering Andalusian scholar, philosopher, and poet known as The Greatest Master (al-Shaykh al-Akbar). Born in Murcia, Spain, he studied under leading scholars and spiritual masters across al-Andalus and North Africa. His travels took him to Makkah, Anatolia, and finally Damascus, where he taught and wrote extensively.

Ibn al-ʿArabi authored over 300 works, including Fusus al-Hikam and al-Futuhat al-Makkiyya, which explored metaphysics, divine love, and spiritual realities. He mentored Shaykh Sadr al-Din al-Qunawi, rahimahullah and influenced generations of thinkers. His legacy continues to shape Islamic thought, spirituality, and philosophy to this day.