Ibn Arabi books in order
Sufi scholar and Sunni philosopher
- Lived
- 1165–1240
- Country
- Almohad Caliphate
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Ibn 'Arabi, Sheikh Akbar
Ibn Arabi published 1 novel and 1 other book. The best-known is The Meccan Revelations.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ibn Arabi
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The Meccan Revelations
Ibn Arabi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Meccan Revelations (2006)
Other books in order
The Ringstones of Wisdom (2004)
About Ibn Arabi
Ibn 'Arabī was a Sunni Muslim Arab scholar, Sufi mystic, poet, and Muslim philosopher from al-Andalus, who exercised notable influence within Sufi metaphysics and Islamic thought in general. There are 850 works attributed to Ibn 'Arabi, though only 700 of these are considered authentic, and only 400 are extant. His cosmological teachings became a dominant intellectual framework in many regions of the Muslim world.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ibn Arabi FAQ
- How many books has Ibn Arabi written?
- Ibn Arabi published 1 novel and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ibn Arabi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Meccan Revelations.
- What is Ibn Arabi's most famous book?
- The Meccan Revelations is Ibn Arabi's most widely read book.
- Does Ibn Arabi write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ibn Arabi has also published as Ibn 'Arabi, Sheikh Akbar.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.