Quest for the Red Sulphur. The Life of Ibn 'Arabi

This is the most comprehensive biography in the English language. The detail of this book is realy remarkable. Not only does the author cover the life and teachings of ibn Arabi but also places him in his historical context.The book details the social and political climate of the time that ibn Arabi lived from where he grew up, his ancestors, his teachers, what he studied and who he studied with, the subjects taught at the time, the places he travelled and the Sheikhs that he met with.There is a comprehensive study of the teachings of ibn Arabi such as wahdat al-wajud and to some extent his influence on the later Islamic tradition.Well worth buying, probably the best you can find.

Gives a great insight into his life. Would highly recommend it

As someone who has never read any of Sheikh Ibn Arabi's works before, I found this book to be the perfect starting point. Addas explains in detail the major (and minor) events which ultimately shaped the profoundly significant teachings of Ibn Arabi. In doing so, she gives the reader a deep understanding and insight into the life of (in my opinion) one of the most influential 'thinkers' in Islam and indeed the world.If anyone who is reading this review has found a spark of interest in the works of Ibn Arabi, I would suggest that this is the first book you should turn to and take it from there...

If you are a fool seeking treasure in a ruin then this is not the book for you. However, if you seek to understand ibn Arabi's ideas in the rigorous analysis of historical events and painstaking detail then this book will exceed your expectations.

It contains detailed account of historical, cultural background and explanation to understand the time of Ibn Araki. It is a good reading and and informative guide book for research about Ibn Arabi and the Sufism at this time. However I could not feel or find beauty I tend to find in books in Sufism and books written by Ibn Arabi. It's only my personal liking, but I would love Sufi books to be more poetic and to connect at the soul level, making me feel such nostalgia of returning to my root of identity.

Comprehensive Introduction to the life of Muhiyyidin Ibn Arabi