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The Shams al-Ma’arif: Ancient Book of Arabian Magic

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Historic Mysteries
Dec 12, 2025
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Books which stir up controversy in the religious world are nothing new. But few have perhaps caused quite so much as the Shams al-Ma’arif, an Arabic tome dating back hundreds of years.

Why is it so controversial? Well, the book promises to provide readers with secret divine knowledge, giving them a way to communicate with supernatural beings and create magical charms and amulets.

Many consider this knowledge to be occult. This grimoire has captured the imaginations of countless truth seekers and enthusiasts of the years and is still widely read today. Do we dare take a look inside?

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