Shams Al Maarif Al Kubra.pdf May 2026

Shams Al-Ma’arif Al-Kubra: The Sun of Great Knowledge Shams al-Ma’arif al-Kubra (Arabic: كتاب شمس المعار� الكبرى), often translated as "The Great Book of the Sun of Gnosis," is one of the most influential and controversial grimoires in Islamic history. Attributed to the 13th-century Algerian Sufi scholar Ahmad al-Buni, the text is a massive compendium of Islamic occultism, exploring the mystical properties of Arabic letters, the 99 names of Allah, and the construction of complex talismans.

• Authorship: It is traditionally attributed to Ahmad al-Buni (d. 1225), a mathematician and Sufi mystic from Algeria.
• Subject Matter: The text explores the "Science of Letters and Numbers" (Ilm al-Huruf). It attempts to bridge Islamic theology with numerology and astrology, arguing that the names of God and specific Quranic verses hold power over the physical world when combined with specific geometric designs (talismans) and calculations.
• Structure: The book is divided into chapters that categorize various spirits, angels, and the methods for creating talismans. It is famous for its intricate geometric patterns and coded tables (magic squares) used to derive the names of entities.
• Reception: Historically, mainstream Islamic scholars have largely rejected the book as shirk (polytheism) or forbidden magic, distinguishing it from accepted religious practice. In the West, it is often cited as a primary source for understanding medieval Arabic magic and its influence on later Western occult traditions.

Several key concepts and themes emerge throughout Shams Al Maarif Al Kubra, reflecting al-Buni's spiritual and philosophical perspectives: Shams Al Maarif Al Kubra.pdf

Main Contents of the Book The book is organized into chapters on: Shams Al-Ma’arif Al-Kubra: The Sun of Great Knowledge

• Dalail al-Khayrat (Prayers for blessing, not summoning).
• The Book of the 99 Names of Allah (Which requires no jinn).
• JawÄ�hir al-Khams (Five Jewels of spiritual wisdom).