Divine Sayings : The Mishkat Al-Anwar of Ibn 'Arabi

Apart from the Quran, the most treasured sayings in the Islamic tradition are those of Muhammad himself, which form the Hadith, and none more so than the sayings of God transmitted by Muhammad, which are known as hadith qudsi ('sacred sayings').

Ibn 'Arabi's Divine Sayings is one of the most important and influential early collections of hadith qudsi.

It comprises 101 sayings, drawn from the oral tradition as well as written collections.

These Divine Sayings are universal in nature, expounding the divine root of all goodness and beauty, and can be appreciated by people from any background.

Recurring themes include our utter dependence upon God, and His readiness to forgive and embrace those who truly turn to Him.

This book is a wonderful gift.