The Unveiling of Secrets (Kashf Al-Asrār): The Visionary Autobiography of Rūzbihān Al-Baqlī (1128-1209 A.D.)
(Part of the Brill's Islamic History and Civilization Series)
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The Unveiling of Secrets (Kashf al-Asrār) is the visionary autobiography of one of the most significant mystics of twelfth-century Iran, Rūzbihān al-Baqlī (522/1128-606/1209). Written in Arabic, it describes the life of the author primarily as comprised of his mystical visions. Rūzbihān depicts himself in the unseen world (ʿālam al-ghayb) in the company of God, saints, prophets, and angels. His self-portrait in this manner communicates his special status with God. The sublime quality of these visions is well captured in the style of Kashf al-Asrār: the writing is simultaneously simple and clear, but eloquent and rich with extraordinary images.
This is the first critical edition of the manuscipt of Kashf al-Asrār which provides an intriguing case in the genre of Islamic autobiographies.
This is the first critical edition of the manuscipt of Kashf al-Asrār which provides an intriguing case in the genre of Islamic autobiographies.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:9004144080
ISBN13:9789004144088
Release Date:December 2005
Publisher:Brill
Length:182 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.4" x 9.6"
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