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A brilliant new introduction to Sufi philosophy, a tradition traced back to the works of Sufism’s most renowned master, Ibn ‘Arabi (d. 1240). To help bridge the gap between specialized studies of Ibn ‘Arabi and a more general readership, Dissolving into Being highlights several of his insights, on subjects ranging from the origin of the world and the reality of love, to the nature of life after death, destiny, peace and conflict, and religious diversity, all through an exploration of his masterwork Gemstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-hikam). Will appeal to anyone interested in Sufism and how it impacts on contemporary issues, as well as those with a more specific interest in the writings of Ibn ‘Arabi.

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""This is an exquisitely beautiful and sharply insightful contemporary engagement with Ibn ‘Arabi’s ideas. With charm and remarkable lucidity, W. Rory Dickson makes complex metaphysical concepts, theological debates and perennial philosophy both accessible and compelling to the reader. This is indeed delightfully ‘fresh food’ for the spiritual seeker and the intellectual. Truly one of the most valuable, discerning and useful contemporary contributions to the study of Ibn ‘Arabi’s ideas."" -- Sa’diyya Shaikh, University of Cape Town, South Africa

""This is an exquisitely beautiful and sharply insightful contemporary engagement with Ibn 'Arabi's ideas. With charm and remarkable lucidity, W. Rory Dickson makes complex metaphysical concepts, theological debates and perennial philosophy both accessible and compelling to the reader. This is indeed delightfully 'fresh food' for the spiritual seeker and the intellectual. Truly one of the most valuable, discerning and useful contemporary contributions to the study of Ibn 'Arabi's ideas."" Sa'diyya Shaikh, Department for the Study of Religions, University of Cape Town, South Africa ""William Rory Dickson brings Ibn 'Arabi's Gemstones of Wisdom into conversation with modern spirituality. Dissolving into Being dives deep into a rich variety of themes in Islamic mysticism and comparative religion, and provides an engaging and accessible modern commentary that is a pleasure to read."" Aydogan Kars, School of Philosophical, Historical, and International Studies, Monash University, Australia ""Of interest to both the academic and the general reader, William Rory Dickson offers profound insights into the work of the great Sufi Master, Ibn 'Arabi. Of particular relevance to our present fractured time, he explores how everything in our world is a manifestation of a singular Essence or One Being, and how this singular Ultimate Reality can also be found in Buddhist teachings, among others. Ibn 'Arabi's understanding of the unity of life and the reality of love speak directly to the mind and the heart. Dissolving into Being is a valuable addition to contemporary Sufi studies."" Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, author of Sufism, the Transformation of the Heart ""Dissolving into Being is a must-read for anyone seeking a clear and lively exposition of Sufi metaphysics."" Mohammed Rustom, Carleton University, Canada, author of Inrushes of the Heart: The Sufi Philosophy of ʿAyn al-Quḍāt

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Associate Professor and Chair of Religion and Culture at the University of Winnipeg, author of Contemporary Sufism: Piety, Politics, and Popular Culture (2018) and Unveiling Sufism: From Manhattan to Mecca (2017).

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