: Exploring the "Divine Names" of God and the hidden power within specific Qur'anic verses. Magic Squares and Talismans
: Published by Johann Voldemont in 2023, this version focuses heavily on the technical occult diagrams and numerology found in the text.
As we conclude this article, we hope that readers will embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the wisdom and spiritual guidance offered by Shams Al Ma'arif. May this ancient text illuminate the path to greater understanding, self-awareness, and spiritual growth.
Shams al-Ma‘arif (often transliterated Shams al-Ma'arif al-Kubra ) is a 13th-century Arabic grimoire on esoteric Islam, occultism, and letter magic (simiya). It is considered highly controversial. Many orthodox Islamic authorities condemn it as shirk (polytheism) or forbidden magic. Additionally, no widely recognized, complete, legally published English translation exists in the public domain . Most PDFs circulating online are either: