Al-Mubin: A Contemporary Reconstruction of the Thought of the Sages

Presented here is a modern reconstruction of Saif al-Din al-Amidi's book, Al-Mubin fi Ma'ani Alfadh al-Hukama (The Meanings of the Words of the Wise), which has been rewritten to suit modern linguistics, and the ideas have been reformulated to make them easier to understand. In a captivating intellectual journey between philosophy, reason, and spirit, Al-Mubin fi Ma'ani Alfadh al-Hukama takes you into the depths of Islamic thought in its most glorious era, through a modern reworking of one of Saif al-Din al-Amidi's greatest texts. In simple and understandable language, the book explains the secrets of the philosophical terms used by the sages, from the meanings of existence, essence, reason, and soul, to the concepts of happiness, prophecy, and divine emanation. It bridges the logic of Aristotle, the wisdom of al-Farabi, and al-Amidi's reflections on the order of the universe and humanity, presenting them in contemporary language for the modern reader without losing their intellectual depth. This book is not merely a lesson in philosophy; it is a journey toward self-knowledge, reason, and the purpose of existence, where dry concepts are transformed into vivid contemplations on life, knowledge, and happiness, in a style that combines depth and simplicity, reason and spirit.