Tales of rumi ,The prince and the handmaid: A prince, while engaged on a hunting excursion, espied afair maiden, and by promises of gold induced her to accom-pany him. After a time she fell sick, and the prince had hertended by divers physicians. As, however, they all omittedto say, “God willing, we will cure her,” […]
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RUMI’S UNTOLD STORY
Rumi is now one of the most widely read poets in America. I began translating Rumi in 1988, and performing his poetry in 1992. In all of these years I never thought that he would become so popular in the West in such a short time. Rumi is one the world’s brightest creative talents. He’s […]
How to Understand Mawlana Rumi
The best way to understand the great Muslim poet of the 13th century C. E., Mawlânâ Jalâluddîn Muhammad Balkhî-ye Rûmî (qaddasa ‘llâhu sirra-hu), is to know that the inward meaning of all of his verses and poems is faithful to the revelation of the Qur’ân and to the Traditions [Ahâdîth] of the Prophet Muhammad […]
Annemarie Schimmel
Remembering the Life of Annemarie Schimmel (1922-2003) I walk And the blood of my feet Transforms the stones into roses. I walk And the tears of my eyes Water the desert shrubs, Everyday the same sun, scorching, merciless, white, And at nightfall the wind, cutting my heart and my hope. I walk […]
How Many Sufis Are There in Islam?
«Beidokht is a city in the Central District of Gonabad County in Iran, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran. Beidokht is located 270 kilometres (170 mi) south of Mashhad. In Beidokht town is “Mazare Soltani”, a holy place for pilgrimage belonging to the Nematollahi Gonabadi Sufi Order.» Devotees of Sufism, the spiritual interpretation of Islam, face […]
Ramadan begins
“There’s a hidden sweetness in the stomach’s emptiness.We are lutes, no more, no less. If the soundboxis stuffed full of anything, no music.If the brain and the belly are burning cleanwith fasting, every moment a new song comes out of the fire.The fog clears, and new energy makes yourun up the steps in front of […]
Love Is the Path of My Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Today many Muslims are honoring the birthday (Mawlid) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet Muhammed’s (also known as Mohammed or Muhammad) birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi’ al-awwal, while Shi’a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month. Muhammed […]
Imam Ali (A.S)’s Sermon on the day of Eid-ul-fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr is a unique festival. It has no connection with any historical event nor is it related to the changes of seasons or cycles of agriculture. It is not a festival related in any way to worldly affairs. Its significance is purely spiritual. It is the day when Muslims thank God for having given […]
Rumi: The month of Ramadan has come!
O you who believe! fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, as that you may guard (against evil). ~ The Qur’an 2:183 They who turn (to Allah), who serve (Him), who praise (Him), who fast, who bow down, who prostrate themselves, who enjoin what is good and forbid what […]
On the Occasion of the Birthday of Imam Ali (AS)
Imam Ali (pbuh) was born on Friday the 13th of the Islamic month, Rajab, inside the holy Ka’ba in Mecca. On this auspicious day we pray to Allah to shower all our readers with His mercy and blessings.. Following are the sayings of Ameerul Momineen Imam Ali Ibne Abu Talib (pbuh): “Avarice is disgrace; cowardice […]