Abu al-Abbas al-Uryabi
The Arabic account presents Abu al-Abbas al-Uryabi as the first master whom Ibn al-Arabi served on the Sufi path. Originally from the western part of al-Andalus, he taught in Seville. The source stresses spiritual kinship, remembrance of God and the discipline of servanthood in describing his influence.
The extended Arabic section includes quotations and a discussion of invoking the divine name Allah. Those arguments should be read in their full setting rather than inferred from this short biographical introduction.
Abu Imran Musa al-Mirtuli
Abu Imran Musa ibn Imran al-Mirtuli is described as a teacher of experiential knowledge, rigorous self-discipline and courtesy. The account contrasts his personal austerity with his kindness to visitors.
Ibn al-Arabi’s description of him includes the language of spiritual support and service to others. These are features of the source’s spiritual portrayal, not a substitute for a dated biographical record.
Fatima of Cordoba
The Arabic page gives particular attention to Fatima, daughter of Ibn al-Muthanna, whom Ibn al-Arabi served in Seville. It describes her as a spiritual mother and preserves his recollections of her teaching on divine love and joy.
The account also names Yasmin of Marchena among the women who contributed to his formation. Their presence is important for understanding the range of people represented in his recollections.
Learning and transmission
The narrative of spiritual teachers should be read alongside the ijaza, which records teachers and texts in Qur’anic recitation, hadith and other transmitted learning. “Teacher”, “companion”, “transmitter” and “spiritual influence” are related but distinct descriptions.
This page selects only a few figures from a much longer Arabic text. Use the source link for the full list, extended quotations and the surrounding discussion.