The Divine Reports

The Divine Reports is a translation Mishkāt al-Anwār. It is a profound compilation of sacred hadiths (aḥādīth qudsiyya) gathered and transmitted by the celebrated Andalusian mystic and scholar, Ibn al-ʿArabī (1165-1240 CE), also known as The Greatest Master (al-Shaykh al-Akbar). This work presents over one hundred sayings attributed directly to Allah, conveyed through the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Revered in the Islamic tradition for their spiritual depth, they convey divine speech that is distinct from the Qur'an yet illuminated by its authority.

The book is divided into three main sections:

1. Hadiths with full chains of transmission (isnād) ending directly with Allah.
2. Hadiths without isnād but nonetheless traced back to divine address.
3. Additional sacred sayings that focus on divine mercy, judgment, and spiritual insight.

Themes throughout include Allah's mercy, justice, provision, divine presence, and the intimate relationship between the Creator and His servants. Many hadiths emphasize the transformative power of dhikr, love for others for the sake of Allah, sincerity, and contentment with divine decree. It also explores eschatological realities, including paradise, divine judgment, and intercession.

This English-Arabic edition makes accessible one of the most spiritually potent compilations in the Islamic tradition, reflecting the inner lights of divine address.

About Ibn al-ʿArabī

Ibn al-ʿArabi (1165-1240 CE) was a towering Andalusian scholar, philosopher, and poet known as The Greatest Master (al-Shaykh al-Akbar). Born in Murcia, Spain, he studied under leading scholars and spiritual masters across al-Andalus and North Africa. His travels took him to Makkah, Anatolia, and finally Damascus, where he taught and wrote extensively. Ibn al-ʿArabī authored over 300 works, including Fuṣūṣ al-Ḥikam and al-Futūḥāt al-Makkiyya, which explored metaphysics, divine love, and spiritual realities. He mentored Ṣadr al-Dīn al-Qūnawī and influenced generations of thinkers. His legacy continues to shape Islamic thought, spirituality, and philosophy to this day.