Susret Ibn Arebija i Ibn Rušda
The Encounter between Ibn Arabi and Ibn Rushd
Author(s): Kadir ÖzköseContributor(s): Dženan Hasić (Translator)
Subject(s): Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Islam studies, Middle-East Philosophy
Published by: Fondacija “Baština duhovnosti”
Keywords: Ibn Arabi; Ibn Rushd; mystical/Sufi knowledge; philosophical knowledge; Sufism; Andalusia;
Summary/Abstract: Ibn Arabi met. In 577/1182, when Ibn Arabi was still a beardless youth, according to his own account, he met Ibn Rushd (d. 595/1198), the judge of Cordoba, and conversed with him through symbols and allegories. Ibn Rushd himself had requested this meeting. Upon exchanging greetings, Ibn Rushd said “Yes”, to which Ibn Arabi also replied “Yes”. Sensing Ibn Rushd’s satisfaction at what he presumed to be mutual understanding, Ibn Arabi then responded with “No”. Recognizing the profound spiritual state of the young sage, Ibn Rushd praised and honored him. This encounter is highly significant in revealing the distinction between philosophical and mystical knowledge. In contrast to Ibn Rushd, who asserted that true knowledge is attainable through reason, Ibn Arabi maintained that genuine knowledge is acquired not solely by intellect but particularly through kashf (spiritual unveiling or revelation).
Journal: Živa baština: časopis za filozofiju i gnozu
- Issue Year: XI/2025
- Issue No: 39
- Page Range: 18-31
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Bosnian
