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The Openings Revealed in Makkah (al-Futūḥāt al-Makkīyah)
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Dear Readers
We are in a time when the blessings and prayers and love of the Pirs is greatly needed. We have launched The Futuhat Foundation’s bookshop. Ibn al-Arabī was commanded by the True to counsel His beloved creatures, and we intend to convey this counsel widely in this way, through The Openings Revealed in Makkah (al-Futūḥāt al-Makkīyah) and other related books.
We are in the process of publishing The Openings Revealed in Makkah in the form of the Taschenbuch Series, a total of 37 books, and in the form of 19 Volumes in hardback.
With love,
Shuʿayb Dr Eric Winkel
The Openings Revealed in Makkah (al-Futūḥāt al-Makkīyah)
Volume Edition
The entire al-Futūḥāt al-Makkīyah, The Openings Revealed in Makkah, is expected to be 19 volumes in hardback, and 37 books in paperback in total, about 12,000 pages in English, inshāʾAllāh.
Volumes 1-7 are now available in this bookshop. Volumes 5-7 have been launched on Dec. 19, 2024.
Video introduction of the new volumes:
NEW: Opening of Volume 5: https://youtu.be/SPkKoHW9CnQ
NEW: Opening of Volume 6: https://youtu.be/A0jjOEwPIIk
NEW: Opening of Volume 7: https://youtu.be/r5MhkMkFesM
The Openings Revealed in Makkah (al-Futūḥāt al-Makkīyah)
Taschenbuch Series (paperback)
The Taschenbuch Series is softcover and contains 37 individual books. We designed and published the first ten of thirty-seven books of the Taschenbuch Series; they have matte art paper covers and are pocket-sized and travel-light.
The first ten books are now available.
An Illustrated Guide to Ibn Arabi
In addition, the foundation has produced An Illustrated Guide to Ibn Arabi, published in 2022 by Pir Press and funded by the Radius Foundation. This book comprises over 200 pages, designed as two-page spreads presenting topics that are key to understanding Ibn al-ʿArabī’s vision; topics include dreams, transmission, the basmalah, and the feminine Divine in creation. This work springs from a collaboration between the translator and an artist of the Islamic imagination.
Listen to our 12-month community-led reading sessions on An Illustrated Guide to Ibn Arabi, open to the public.
FAQs
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The Openings Revealed in Makkah
The Taschenbuch Series is softcover and contains 37 individual books. We designed and published the first ten of thirty-seven books of the Taschenbuch Series; they have matte art paper covers and are pocket-sized and travel-light.
We are publishing 19 Volumes that are hardback; the first four have been published by Pir Press. Each volume has two books (e.g. Volume 1 contains books 1 and 2). The Volumes are printed in the highest print quality, with gold-embossed covers, and a generous layout. Volumes have the full apparatus of a scholarly edition. The collection would be a fine addition to your library.
The text of the two formats is the same, but the design, layout, size, weight, font size, and inclusion of apparatus differ.
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Please find the full List of Contents of all the 37 books: List of Contents
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We offer worldwide shipping within 5-14 days, inshallah. 24-48 hours tracked shipping within the UK. If the shipping for your country is not listed, please contact us.
Your orders are processed within 24 hours.
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We encourage readers to contact their local libraries to order the books for the wider public.
This is the book catalogue you can pass on to your library.
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If you are a member of the Global South in need of a discount, we offer a community discount of 30 percent on the books, excluding shipping fees. Please refer to the following list: here
For non-profit organisations and independent bookshops, we offer a trade discount.
You might also ask your local library to carry these books.
Please contact us at: oceanswithin.books@gmail.com for special orders.
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We currently offer Rounds 1-11, taking you line-by-line through Book 1 to 3, with Dr Winkel’s live-commentary. Join our classes today, or sign up for the recordings of the readings in shura. Readers can ask questions in class.
For more information, please visit: courses
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We are here to help you with the order and questions.
You can also reach us at oceanswithin.books@gmail.com
List of Contents
Consult the List of Contents of the 560 Chapter of
The Openings Revealed in Makkah, 37 books, 19 Volumes
Excerpts: The Openings Revealed in Makkah, Volumes
Volume 1
Volume 2
Table of Contents and Chapter 17: The Shift
Volume 3
Table of Contents and Chapter 65: The Garden
Volume 4
Excerpts: An Illustrated Guide to Ibn Arabi
Book Reviews
“It cannot be denied that the ocean of wisdom which is Ibn ʿArabi must have flowed, one way or another, no matter how, to all parts of the Muslim world. But in Indonesia, the real thought of Ibn ʿArabi is almost unknown even though his name is relatively widespread among Islamic scholars. The translation of Ibn ‘Arabi's magnum opus, al-Futuhat al-Makkiyah, into English which was done by Dr. Eric Winkel will indeed be an opening to the treasures of Ibn ʿArabi's vision.”
— Professor Asiah, IAIN Medan, Indonesia
“This gift of these opening books of al-Futūḥāt to humanity is like the Divine Breeze which wafts over all of the creations, to give hope to humanity and to shine the Divine Light on the path to nearness to Allah.
With Dr Shu’ayb’s translation of the Futuhat, by the gift of the Merciful, no longer is there exclusive knowledge of this great work, which is a gift to all of humanity.
Please, for God’s sake and your own, get yourself a copy of al-Futūḥāt.”
— Murshid F. A. Ali El Senossi
Almiraj Sufi and Islamic Study Centre,
Broken Hill, NSW Australia
“The offering of the publication of the Futūḥāt al Makkīyah came upon our doorstep through the brilliant, humble person of Dr. Shuʿayb Eric Winkel. When we met him he had already dedicated many years of his life to translating the entirety of the Futūḥāt. Dr. Winkel has been a long-time seeker of Truth imbued with diverse religions and cultures. The conjunction of Pir Press with the Ṭarīqah opened the door for the project of translating and publishing the Futūḥāt. We are so grateful to Dr. Winkel.”
“May we drink from the wells of the Master of the heart, Ibn al-ʿArabī, and be spiritually revived.”
— Fariha Fatima Friedrich, Shaykh of the Nur Ashki Jerrahi Sufi Order
“We ask God Almighty to bestow benefit from this wonderful book of Ibn al-Arabi and the translation of Shaykh Shuʿayb to all readers so as to be spread sound ideas and Islamic education, and to record a reward for everyone who contributed to this work.”
— Shaykh al-Bukhari, Malappuram, India
“This translation will undoubtedly be looked at as a great historical achievement by future generations, long after we are all gone. Dr. Eric Winkel’s task of translating the entirety of al-Futūḥāt is a remarkable and commendable feat, and is nothing short of being monumental.”
— Dr Hany Talaat Ahmed Ibrahim
“With this translation of al-Futūḥāt, a new period of Ibn ʿArabī studies will open up the sciences of Sufism, as a source of inspiration and fundamental research in our time for scientists, spiritual seekers, artists, and all who explore their inner experience in search of the meaning of Reality. These first two books of the total thirty-seven which the entire work comprises, rendered in their entirety for the first time in English, present an inspired translation that demonstrates a rigorous fidelity to the original, but nevertheless deeply explores the nuances of the lexical roots in the language of the Quran and the subtle interconnections and constant intertextual references of al-Futūḥāt, with its simultaneous levels of understanding.
I encourage the reader to begin your voyage of discovery of this vision with the attentiveness, spiritual courtesy, and receptivity which it requires and Ibn ʿArabī recommends to us, through the invaluable help provided by and in the company of this incomparable translation.”
— Pablo Beneito
Universidad de Murcia
Readers’ Reviews
“These books are exquisite. They are not simply a translation...they are a lifetime of love, of adab, of study and transmission from ibn Arabi himself. The Arabic language, and many such languages, have levels of meaning that we just do not have in English. And yet, to capture the depth and richness of the original, to captivate and open up wonder, while also being accurate and excellent - It shows in every aspect of these books. It is one thing to translate. It is yet another to be a transmission. These are treasures. They are sacred texts, truly. I have seen people from many paths open up through these writings. I have seen deeper connections with nature and with the self, but the connection to Qur'an and to the heart of real Islam is the greatest gift ibn Arabi hoped to bring and to offer. And so I hope these texts will be read and experienced all around the world. This English edition of the Futuhat is a treasure unlike any other. It is meant for our day, it has been waiting for our day, and for those willing to use their lives to serve the release of such a thing.”
— Anonymous Reviewer
“The most beautiful layout
For any seeker, searching the next book this is the mother book after the Quran and the teachings of the Prophets. The cherry on the cake is the line by line reading, offered by the author, really helps me understand the depths of the message.”
— Seeker