The book remains highly controversial and is in several Islamic countries due to its association with sorcery ( sihr ), which is forbidden in orthodox Islamic law.
: Occult applications of planetary movements and the 28 lunar mansions. Controversy and Legal Status El Kitab Е ams al-Ma'arif al-Kubr de Ahmad b 'Al...
(The Sun of Gnosis/Knowledge) is a 13th-century Arabic grimoire focused on Islamic occultism, Sufi mysticism, and the "science of letters" ( ilm al-huruf ). Authored by the Algerian Sufi scholar Ahmad al-Buni , the text is widely considered the most influential and controversial manual of its kind in the Arab and Muslim worlds. Core Themes and Content The book remains highly controversial and is in
: Instructions for constructing magic squares and amulets using the 99 Names of Allah ( Asma' al-Husna ) to achieve specific goals like healing, wealth, or love. Authored by the Algerian Sufi scholar Ahmad al-Buni
The work is a massive compendium divided into , blending spiritual cosmology with practical instructions for theurgy.
: Methods for communicating with spiritual entities, including angels and jinn , which is the primary reason the book is often labeled "dangerous" or "cursed".