Sufism Studies

The Life and Thought of Ibn Mughayzil (fl. 895/1490)

By: Sheridan Polinsky

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Hardcover | 21 July 2025

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This book examines the life and thought of Ibn Mughayzil (fl. 895/1490), a ShÄdhilÄ« Sufi of late MamlÅ«k Cairo. It offers a portrait of the Sufi as an aspiring ShÄdhilÄ« master and talented author whose two known writings reflect major themes of MamlÅ«k-era Sufism, such as the desire to unite the "exoteric" sciences (Êilm al-aº"Ähir) and the "esoteric" science (Êilm al-bÄa¹in) or Sufism. At the same time, his works are distinguished by a number of features. Most notable is his treatment of the waking vision of Prophet Mua¸¥ammad after death, an experience that many Sufis claimed to have underwent. The study suggests that Ibn Mughayzil was the first author to produce a systematic and comprehensive examination of the topic and argues that he makes an important contribution by defending its authenticity and orthodoxy. Furthermore, his engagement with other key issues of his time, such as God's oneness and religious diversity, reveal that while often driven by the aim of defending Sufis from accusations of error, he was a creative synthesizer, drawing from a wide range of Sufi and other sources to develop and demonstrate his positions. Study of Ibn Mughayzil sheds light on the nature and quality of MamlÅ«k Sufi literature as well as the reception of earlier ideas, such as those of Ibn ÊArabÄ« (d. 638/1240) and Ibn al-FÄria¸ (d. 632/1235).

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