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Ayn al-Qudat al-Hamadhani (d. 1131) is a defining mystic of medieval Iran whose teachings influenced many Iranian and Indian scholars after him. A major focus in his work is his approach to death as a state of consciousness. Drawing on medieval manuscripts and primary sources, this book offers insight on this mystic and his perception of death.

A unique case in the genre of Islamic autobiographies, this text depicts the life of R?zbih?n al-Baql? (d. 1209) through his mystical visions as he appears in the unseen world (" lam al-ghayb") in the company of God, saints, prophets, and angels.