I read a statement by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah that denies the accusation against Ibn 'Arabi and what was attributed to him?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I read a statement by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah when he was asked about Shaykh Muhyi al-Din Ibn 'Arabi and his writings. He said that much of what is written about him is fabricated, such as his book *Fusus al-Hikam*.

Answer:
This is not correct. This is being attributed to the Shaykh falsely. The Shaykh refuted *Fusus al-Hikam*, dismantled it, and invalidated it, along with *Al-Futuhat al-Makkiyyah* and other words of Ibn 'Arabi. They are attributing these things to the Shaykh falsely. The followers of Ibn 'Arabi are attributing this statement to the Shaykh falsely. If the questioner, as he says, answers for us with the exact text of the Shaykh's words, let him provide us with the text and we will read it and see. But if he is reporting from others, no. Yes.