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Choose the Arabic text or English translation in the Konya arrangement, or read the Cairo / Maymaniya edition.

Each edition has its own volume and page numbering.

FUTMAK · /english/

English

English reading guides, a chapter directory, book introductions, and access to the existing English translation.

An analytical introduction to the Futūḥāt

An introduction by Mohamed Haj Yousef to Ibn Arabi’s life, writings and thought, and to the composition, structure, manuscripts and editions of the Futūḥāt. It also explains the method used to prepare the Arabic text and its relationship to the English translation project.

Arabic: seven chapters · English: a shorter three-chapter companion volume.

What you will find

Explore all 560 chapters and the introductory texts, browse 37 Konya volumes, and follow reading guides, subjects, concepts, studies and articles. The catalogue connects Mohamed Haj Yousef’s books and related projects.

Text language and translation status

The Cairo reader uses the existing English translation, which is largely semi-automatic and awaits editorial revision; coverage varies by passage. The Konya reader and some reference materials remain Arabic. Check the source and the status shown on each reading page.

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