Shams Al Maarif Al Kubra.pdf Jun 2026

Ahmad al-Buni, a Moroccan Sufi scholar and mystic, wrote Shams Al Maarif Al Kubra in the early 13th century. The book is believed to have been composed during al-Buni's later years, when he had already established himself as a prominent figure in the Islamic spiritual landscape. Al-Buni's work was influenced by various Islamic traditions, including Sufism, Shia Islam, and Islamic philosophy. Shams Al Maarif Al Kubra is considered a culmination of his life's work, reflecting his extensive knowledge and spiritual experiences.

Al-Buni was an Algerian scholar who wrote extensively on Sufism and esoteric subjects. He claimed to have discovered the "Greatest Name of God" (Ism Allah al-A‘zam) and believed that the 99 names of God, combined with numerical values (abjad) of Arabic letters, could unlock supernatural powers. Shams Al Maarif Al Kubra.pdf