The Unveiling of Secrets (Kashf Al-asrar): The Visionary Autobiography of Ruzbihan Al-baqli, 1128-1209 A.D. (Islamic History and Civilization) (Arabic Edition)

The Unveiling of Secrets ("Kashf al-Asr r") is the visionary autobiography of one of the most significant mystics of twelfth-century Iran, R zbih n al-Baql (522/1128-606/1209). Written in Arabic, it describes the life of the author primarily as comprised of his mystical visions. R zbih n depicts himself in the unseen world (" lam al-ghayb") in the company of God, saints, prophets, and angels. His self-portrait in this manner communicates his special status with God. The sublime quality of these visions is well captured in the style of "Kashf al-Asr r": the writing is simultaneously simple and clear, but eloquent and rich with extraordinary images. This is the first critical edition of the manuscipt of "Kashf al-Asr r" which provides an intriguing case in the genre of Islamic autobiographies."