--- product_id: 402805130 title: "The Sun of Knowledge (Shams al-Ma'arif): An Arabic Grimoire in Selected Translation" price: "$139.08" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/402805130-the-sun-of-knowledge-shams-al-maarif-an-arabic-grimoire store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Sun of Knowledge (Shams al-Ma'arif): An Arabic Grimoire in Selected Translation **Price:** $139.08 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sun of Knowledge (Shams al-Ma'arif): An Arabic Grimoire in Selected Translation - **How much does it cost?** $139.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/402805130-the-sun-of-knowledge-shams-al-maarif-an-arabic-grimoire) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Sun of Knowledge ( Shams al-Ma'arif ) is one of the most revered historical grimoires of the Arabic corpus. Feared by some, hallowed by others, it is one of the most famous - or infamous - books in the Arabic-speaking and Islamicate world. Written in Egypt in the thirteenth century by a Sufi mystic and mage of Algerian origin, the Shams presents the fundamentals of Arabic-Islamic occult work - from spiritual cosmology and astrology (including various particularly lunar magics) to working with spirits and jinn, magical employment of letters and numbers, and the occult applications of the Qur'an - thereby comprising a veritable encyclopedia of Islamicate magical wisdom and formulae. Images and descriptions of amulets and talismans adorn it. Numerous beautiful manuscripts of the Sun of Knowledge have survived, various of which have been used as a basis for this present work. Never before published in English, this selected translation includes sections of the Sun of Knowledge on the mysteries of the letters, astrological timings, lunar mansions, the ancient Arab beliefs surrounding the stars, planetary matters, astronomy, the angels for and workings pertaining to the four seasons, summoning the jinn, the employment of the names of God for many and varied purposes, the construction of the famed ring of Solomon, and a miscellany of tried-and-true talismans. This selected translation takes a general approach to a much vaster text, and features illustrations, original artwork, and commentary to assist those unfamiliar with Islamic magic and culture. This edition is also ideal for any student of magic or the occult, classical Arabic astrology and astronomy, Islamic esotericism, or Sufism. Review: Good quality and well-written - At first I thought this was really overpriced, but I ordered it anyway since there were other options -- glad I did because once it arrived it was high quality and very well written, to my surprise it was definitely worth the money it was! Thank you for creating this. Review: Essential handbook for practitioners of Islamic magick - Al Buni was a Sufi and this is the thread that runs through this work. Forget about Picatrix. This is the book you need to really understand Islamic magick. I am grateful to Al Buni for writing this down and to the translators who breathed life into this work, which has become central to my own practice. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #342,798 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #87 in Egyptian History (Books) #947 in Occultism #1,211 in Magic Studies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 193 Reviews | ## Images ![The Sun of Knowledge (Shams al-Ma'arif): An Arabic Grimoire in Selected Translation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wJXAJFpdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality and well-written *by M***T on February 18, 2026* At first I thought this was really overpriced, but I ordered it anyway since there were other options -- glad I did because once it arrived it was high quality and very well written, to my surprise it was definitely worth the money it was! Thank you for creating this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential handbook for practitioners of Islamic magick *by D***V on February 19, 2023* Al Buni was a Sufi and this is the thread that runs through this work. Forget about Picatrix. This is the book you need to really understand Islamic magick. I am grateful to Al Buni for writing this down and to the translators who breathed life into this work, which has become central to my own practice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not worth $60 *by J***I on November 26, 2025* Come to find out it is only 8 chapters of the book translated ## Frequently Bought Together - The Sun of Knowledge (Shams al-Ma'arif): An Arabic Grimoire in Selected Translation - Shams al-Ma'arif:Talismans and Magic Squares - Islamic Symbols and Sufi Rituals for Protection and Healing: Religion and Magic in the Writings of Ahmad ibn Ali al-Buni --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/402805130-the-sun-of-knowledge-shams-al-maarif-an-arabic-grimoire](https://www.desertcart.us/products/402805130-the-sun-of-knowledge-shams-al-maarif-an-arabic-grimoire) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*