"The Equivalence" (Al-Taswiya) of Muhibb Allah Ilahabadi: Avicennan Neoplatonism and the School of Ibn 'Arabi in South Asia
by G. A. Lipton
'The Equivalence' (Al-Taswiya) of Muhibb Allah Ilahabadi is a profound text that synthesizes Avicennan Neoplatonism with the mystical insights of the School of Ibn 'Arabi. This book offers a detailed scholarly examination of its themes and historical significance in South Asian Islamic philosophy, revealing the rich interplay of rational and spiritual traditions in the region.
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The book presents an in-depth analysis of 'The Equivalence' (Al-Taswiya) by Muhibb Allah Ilahabadi, a key text in South Asian Islamic intellectual history.
It examines the integration of Avicennan Neoplatonism, drawing on the philosophical legacy of Avicenna, with the mystical framework of the School of Ibn 'Arabi.
The study highlights how these traditions converged in the Indian subcontinent, influencing Sufi and philosophical discourses during the Mughal era.
Through textual interpretation and historical context, the work illuminates the syncretic nature of Islamic scholarship in South Asia.
Author G. A. Lipton provides a rigorous exploration of these esoteric concepts, bridging Eastern and Western philosophical perspectives.
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