In 'The Text and the Difference,' Mohammed Amaarach provides a profound analysis of the hermeneutics of the great Sufi mystic, Ibn Arabi. The book meticulously explores the concept of the 'divine image' and the principle of 'ikhtilaf' (difference/variation) in textual interpretation. Amaarach demonstrates how Ibn Arabi's framework moves beyond rigid literalism, embracing a dynamic and multi-layered understanding of sacred texts. This scholarly work delves into the intricate relationship between the divine word, human perception, and the manifestation of God's attributes in the cosmos, offering a crucial perspective on Islamic mystical thought and its interpretive traditions.