Shams Al Maarif Al Kubra.pdf

I came across the PDF of al-Buni’s Shams al-Ma‘arif al-Kubra . For those unfamiliar: it’s a 13th-century compendium of occult letters, astral magic, and divine name combinations. While historically significant for understanding medieval Islamic esotericism, users should know that mainstream Islamic authorities (Dar al-Ifta, etc.) consider its practices forbidden (haram). If you’re researching it academically, cross-check with critical studies like those by Liana Saif or Michael Ebstein. Happy to discuss further.

Legitimate scholars of religion, anthropologists, and historians of the Middle East seek the for critical analysis. They want to study al-Buni’s influence on later Western occultism (particularly the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and Aleister Crowley, who borrowed heavily from Islamic letter magic). Shams Al Maarif Al Kubra.pdf