2. The Desire of the Yearning One for Magic Squares ( Bughyat al-Mushtāq fī Maʻrifat Waḍʻ al-Awfāq )

: You can find various editions of the Arabic text for research purposes on platforms like the Internet Archive and Scribd .

Manba’ Ushul al-Hikmah is a foundational Arabic text in Islamic occultism, esotericism, and spiritual mechanics [1]. Authored by the famous 13th-century scholar Ahmad ibn ‘Ali al-Buni, this work remains a central reference for students of ancient Middle Eastern mysticism [1].

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Al-Buni provides intricate instructions on how to construct magic squares (3x3, 4x4, up to 10x10 grids). The sum of the numbers in any row, column, or diagonal must equal a specific numerical value corresponding to a Divine Name or a Quranic verse. Al-Asma' al-Husna (The Divine Names)

: Practical applications of the 99 Names of Allah and specific Quranic verses for spiritual intervention and supplication.

As a researcher, I hold a photocopy of the Manba in my hand (yes, a physical copy, purchased in a back alley of Fez, wrapped in a leather pouch). I have read it.

(lettrism). Al-Buni posits that each Arabic letter has a numerical value and a spiritual servant (

Understanding the evolution of 13th-century Islamic sciences.

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or larger—must yield the exact same sum vertically, horizontally, and diagonally. These numbers are often derived from the numerical values of the Asmaul Husna (The 99 Beautiful Names of God). 3. Al-Da'awat wa al-Aqsam (Supplications and Oaths)

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Ahmad al-Buni lived during a time when Sufism was deeply intertwined with metaphysical studies. He was not just a mystic but also a profound scholar of the Quran and Hadith. His works, including Manba Ushul al-Hikmah , are meant to be used for:

The book consists of several introductory sections and three main parts (جلد / volumes):

On the other side, experts in Ruqyah Syar'iyyah (Islamic exorcism), such as Ustadz Muhammad Faizar, argue the content is undeniably sihr . During a public review, Ustadz Faizar specifically demonstrated pages from Manba Ushul Hikmah containing instructions for "making a healthy person have seizures or be possessed" and formulas for making someone fall into misfortune. He cited Fatwas from scholars like Syaikh Fadhol As-Senori At-Tubani, who explicitly state that Manba' Ushul Al-Hikmah and Syamsul Ma'arif are books of sorcery forbidden for Muslims to learn or practice.

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