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The core thesis is that the Quran contains 28 letters (the Arabic alphabet), which correspond to 28 lunar mansions, 28 ranks of angels, and 28 divine attributes. Al-Buni provides complex mathematical equations to break down any word into its numerical value (Abjad) to reveal its hidden power.
The modern expanded version, Shams al-Ma’arif al-Kubra , typically consists of covering a wide range of mystical and occult sciences:
Arabic Grimoire: Shams al-Ma'arif Translation | PDF - Scribd
Years later, a digital version of "Shams al-Ma'arif" began to circulate online, under the name "Shams al-Ma'arif the Sun of Knowledge pdf." Those who downloaded the file claimed to have experienced strange and vivid dreams, as if the manuscript was unlocking hidden chambers of their minds.
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