Born in Murcia in 1165, Ibn 'Arabî underwent a visionary conversion at Jesus' hands. Studied Islamic sciences in Andalus and North Africa before leaving for Mecca in 1201. Settled in Damascus in 1223, writing prolifically until his death in 1240. His most famous works include Ringstones and Openings, which were widely commented upon
Born in Murcia in 1165, Ibn 'Arabî underwent visionary conversion at Jesus' hands. Studied Islamic sciences in Andalus and North Africa before leaving for Mecca in 1201. Settled in Damascus in 1223, wrote prolifically until his death in 1240. His most famous works include Ringstones and Openings
Sufi literature flourished in Persian from 12th to 15th centuries. Sufi doctrines provided more freedom than court poetry. Sufi poets like Sanai, Attar, and Rumi protested against oppression. Sufi literature was scattered across different languages and regions