The author of this encyclopedic work is , commonly known as al-Buni . He was a prolific writer, a mathematician, and a Sufi master who lived during the late 12th and early 13th centuries, primarily in North Africa (modern-day Algeria and Tunisia).
Instructions on constructing complex mathematical grids believed to hold spiritual power and protect the user. semsul maarif kitabi
It is often compared to Western occult works like the Necronomicon or the Keys of Solomon due to its extensive list of rituals and sigils. Shams Al Maarif - sciphilconf.berkeley.edu The author of this encyclopedic work is ,
Al-Buni argued that every letter of the Arabic alphabet has a specific spiritual weight and a corresponding angelic guardian. By arranging these letters into specific numeric grids, known as "Wafq" or magic squares, a practitioner could supposedly tap into cosmic energies. The 99 Names of God It is often compared to Western occult works