The book claims to reveal the "Ism al-Azam"—the Greatest Name of God—which, if known and used correctly, gives the invoker control over angels, jinn, and the forces of nature. It blends Quranic verses, astrological tables, planetary correspondences, and complex numerical squares (wafq).
For those interested in exploring Shams Al-Ma'rif, various PDF versions and translations are available: Shams Al-maarif Pdf
I. Introduction
: In many Islamic countries, the book is officially suppressed or banned due to its associations with sihr (sorcery), which is strictly forbidden in orthodox Islam. The book claims to reveal the "Ism al-Azam"—the