Shams al-Ma'arif is an ancient text dating back to the 17th century, which contains a variety of occult and esoteric knowledge. It is said to be one of the most dangerous books in existence, and is purportedly capable of causing death and other forms of harm to those who attempt to use its power. It is also said to contain information on forbidden topics such as dark magic, alchemy, and demon summoning Shams al-Ma'arif is a comprehensive text on a variety of esoteric and occult topics.