The Mysterious Book of Occult Sciences in the Islamic World

📚The Shamsalm Arif is a famous book of occult sciences in the Islamic and Arabic-speaking world.

🌙Ahmed al-buni, the author of The Shamsalm Arif, was a Sufi master and primarily known as a spiritual teacher.

🔮The book covers various occult practices, from talismans and amulets to the science of Arabic letters and their magical powers.

🧞‍♂️The Shamsalm Arif discusses the summoning of Jinn and includes instructions on constructing cryptograms and magic squares.

📖The book was intended for an elite Sufi audience and not meant to be spread to the wider public.

Who wrote The Shamsalm Arif?

—The book is attributed to Ahmed al-buni, a Sufi master who lived from the late 12th to the mid-13th century.

What topics does The Shamsalm Arif cover?

—The book covers various occult practices, including talismans, amulets, the science of Arabic letters, Jinn summoning, and the construction of cryptograms and magic squares.

Is The Shamsalm Arif considered a dangerous book?

—The book has gained a reputation as the most dangerous book in the world due to its association with occult practices, although its author did not see it as such.

Was Ahmed al-buni primarily known as a magician?

—No, Ahmed al-buni was primarily known as a Sufi master and spiritual teacher, with his writings spanning both Sufi teachings and occult practices.

Who was the intended audience of The Shamsalm Arif?

—The book was intended for an elite Sufi audience, emphasizing its esoteric knowledge and spiritual teachings.

00:00In this series, we explore the world of Islamic occult sciences.

01:22The Shamsalm Arif is the most famous occult book in the Arab and Islamic world.

03:00Ahmed al-buni, the attributed author, was a Sufi master primarily known for his spiritual teachings.

04:58The book covers various occult practices, including talismans, amulets, and the science of Arabic letters.

07:31The Shamsalm Arif includes instructions on Jinn summoning and the construction of cryptograms and magic squares.

09:12The book was intended for an elite Sufi audience, not the wider public.