, several partial and selected English versions are available as PDF documents. The text, originally written by the 13th-century scholar Ahmad al-Buni, is a complex grimoire of Islamic esotericism, talismans, and magic squares.
Ahmad al-Buni was a renowned Islamic scholar, mystic, and magician who lived in the 13th century in North Africa. Born in 1187 CE in the city of Buni (now in modern-day Algeria), he was known for his exceptional knowledge of Islamic theology, mysticism, and magic. shams almaarif english translation pdf