In this seminal work, Henry Corbin delves deep into the profound concept of creative imagination as expounded by the great Andalusian Sufi mystic, Ibn Arabi. Corbin meticulously explores how Ibn Arabi's intricate philosophical system views imagination not merely as fantasy, but as a crucial faculty for spiritual realization and divine manifestation. The book illuminates Ibn Arabi's understanding of the cosmos as a divine imagination and the human being as a locus for its unfolding. Corbin reveals the centrality of this concept to Islamic metaphysics and mysticism, offering a unique Western scholarly interpretation of complex Sufi doctrines. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Islamic philosophy, Sufism, or the intersection of imagination and spirituality.