Dr. Pablo Beneito is Professor at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Faculty of Philology, University of Seville. He has edited and translated several of Ibn 'Arabi's works: the Mashahid al-asrar (with Souad al-Hakim, Spanish and Arabic edn.; with Cecilia Twinch, English version); the Kashf al-ma'na (El secreto de los Nombres de Dios) on the Divin ... Show More
Apr 2022
Ibn 'Arabi & The Unity of Being
In this very long episode, I give an introduction to one of the most significant, yet often misunderstood thinkers and mystics in history - Ibn 'Arabi.
Sources:Chittick, William (2005). "Ibn Arabi: Heir to the Prophets". OneWorld Publications.Chittick, William (1998). "The Self-D ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2021
Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi, "The Translator of Desires: Poems" (Princeton UP, 2021)
In this ground-breaking work, Michael Sells (the Barrows Professor Emeritus of the History and Literature of Islam and Professor emeritus of comparative literature at the University of Chicago) translates sixty-one poems that form the Tarjuman al-ashwaq or The Translator of Desir ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2023
Ibn al-Farid - The Mystical Poet of Love
Explore the mystical world of Sufi poetry with Ibn al-Farid, one of the greatest poets of the genre. In this episode, we delve into the life and works of this revered 13th-century poet, examining the spiritual and philosophical themes that make his poetry so enduring. From his fa ... Show More
36m 58s
Aug 2023
Mbaye Lo and Carl W. Ernst, "I Cannot Write My Life: Islam, Arabic, and Slavery in Omar Ibn Said's America" (UNC Press, 2023)
Carl Ernst’s and Mbaye Lo’s new book I Cannot Write My Life: Islam, Arabic, and Slavery in Omar Ibn Said's America (UNC Press, 2023) is a fascinating and rivetting book that offers the most authoritative account to date of the life and Arabic writings of Omar Ibn Said, a scholar ... Show More
48m 38s
Apr 2024
Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - The Greatest Muslim Philosopher?
Dive into the timeless wisdom of Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, and his philosophy. Explore the profound teachings and contributions of this influential Islamic philosopher, physician, and polymath. From his groundbreaking philosophical works to his advancements in medicine an ... Show More
1h 17m
Aug 2020
Islam, From China To Arabia | Mukhlis Mah | Ep. 11
In our latest podcast, we are joined by Mukhlis Mah, an Australian Chinese Muslim who has been studying the Arabic language for over 6 years.
In this discussion, we go over a range of topics including the history of Islam in China, his journey in studying the Arabic language, the ... Show More
33m 52s
May 2024
Muẓaffar ‘Alī Shāh: A Ni‘matullāhī Sufi Master, Shi'ite Philosopher and Akbarian Philosopher by Dr Reza Tabandeh and Dr Mina Khademolfoghara
The revival of Shi‘ite Sufism, after the destruction of Safavid empire, occurred during the Zand dynasty (1163-1209/1750-1794) and continued through the Qājār era. As Zarrīnkub has pointed out, the Qājār era was a time of nostalgia for the noble past. Of course, their mystical ph ... Show More
21m 14s