Ep.9. Sufism (Practical Dimensions) - Ibn Arabi’s Fusus | Interview with William Rory Dickson

In this in-depth interview, I, Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani, speaks with Dr. William Rory Dickson, Associate Professor of Religion and Culture at the University of Winnipeg, Canada, about his research on Sufism, his latest book Dissolving into Being: the Wisdom of Sufi Philosophy, and the practical dimensions of sufi philosophy.  Timeline & Questions Answered: 00:00:10 – Introduction and interview purpose 00:03:02 – Who is William Rory Dickson? His research focus on Sufism 00:07:19 – What makes Ibn ‘Arabi’s Fusus al-Hikam unique? 00:15:03 – Structure and main themes of the book: Dissolving into Being 00:20:27 – How do Sufis interpret Idris and Elijah as one figure? 00:33:10 – Is Sufism theoretical or practical? (Ibn ‘Arabi & Ibn Rushd's iconic meeting) 00:44:44 – The role and limits of reason in sufi thought 01:05:23 – What does fana, self-annihilation, in sufism mean? 01:08:54 – What does it mean to embody God’s Names? 01:11:34 – Love as the heart of the sufi path – healing and fulfillment 01:28:03 – Closing reflections on adab, compassion, and practical Sufism Featured Book: William Rory Dickson, 2024, Dissolving into Being: the Wisdom of Sufi Philosophy. https://www.amazon.com/Dissolving-into-Being-Wisdom-Philosophy/dp/1905937776    My latest book: Sarayān: The Real’s Permeation: Ibn ʿArabi on the Divine Presence in the Cosmos with Neoplatonic Insights (available in both digital and print formats): https://immortalechoes.org/pages/our-press Visit our ⁠Academy of Mystic Poetics and Philosophy⁠, and check out our courses: https://immortalechoes.org/pages/courses If you enjoy the content and wish to ⁠support our work⁠, your generosity helps us continue creating: https://immortalechoes.org/pages/donations Watch more from our Ibn Arabi Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqkz7b_183HG0qkYvbH9dyTAWnncKZGLp&si=sCNGBNjB7RRRIZat My recent publications: https://istanbul.academia.edu/RasoulRahbariGhazani   #Sufism #IbnArabi #Metaphysics #FususAlHikam #IslamicMysticism #Spirituality #IslamicMetaphysics #practical_mysticism #love