In the sleepy river town of Puerto Diablo, somewhere at the end of South America, a tall stranger arrives to threaten the peace of the natives, the villagers, the local outlaws, and Father Joseph Black, a strong and fierce man of God known as the Black Priest. Influenced by the stories of Hemingway and Peter Matthiessen, it is a tale of choices made, and not made, and the ends they lead to, for good or evil. 

These spiritual exercises and essays offer real life Lessons in Love for anyone following a spiritual path. Based on the Sufi Path of Love, they enhance the journey, and present a new idea of spiritual evolution.

My verse resembles the bread of Egypt—night passes over it, and you cannot eat it any more.
Devour it the moment it is fresh, before the dust settles upon it.
Its place is the warm climate of the heart; in this world it dies of cold.
Like a fish it quivered for an instant on dry land, another moment and you see it is cold.
Even if you eat it imagining it is fresh, it is necessary to conjure up many images.
What you drink is really your own imagination; it is no old tale, my good man.

Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207–73), legendary Persian Muslim poet, theologian, and mystic, wrote poems acclaimed through the centuries for their powerful spiritual images and provocative content, which often described Rumi’s love for God in romantic or erotic terms. His vast body of work includes more than three thousand lyrics and odes. This volume includes four hundred poems selected by renowned Rumi scholar A. J. Arberry, who provides here one of the most comprehensive and adept English translations of this enigmatic genius. Mystical Poems is the definitive resource for anyone seeking an introduction to or an enriched understanding of one of the world’s greatest poets.
 
“Rumi is one of the world’s greatest lyrical poets in any language—as well as probably the most accessible and approachable representative of Islamic civilization for Western students.”—James W. Morris, Oberlin College  

Umar Ibn al-Farid (b. 576 [hijri date]/1181 CE; d. 632 [hijri date]/1235 is the most venerated mystical poet in Arabic. An accomplished Sufi as well as a respected poet, his poetry blends the two traditions -- classical Arabic poetry and Islamic mysticism -- in a body of work with a distinctly devotional and mystical character.

In a major contribution to the critically acclaimed and long lived Classics of Western Spirituality "TM" series, editor Th. Emil Homerin makes available here two of Ibn al-Farid's poems that have long been considered classics of Islamic mystical literature. The Wine Ode, a poem in praise of wine as well as a love poem, can also be seen as an extended meditation on the presence of divine love in the universe. The Poem of the Sufi Way, one of the longest poems ever composed in Arabic, and the most famous one rhyming in "T", begins as a love poem and then explores a number of crucial concerns confronting the seeker on the Sufi path. Both works have been treated for centuries in numerous mystical commentaries. Noteworthy as well in this volume is the addition of the Adorned Proem, a reverential account of Ibn al-Farid's life by his grandson.

Individuals interested in the fields of mysticism and spirituality, as well as lovers of poetry, particularly love poetry, will find this to be fascinating reading. It will have great relevance, of course, for scholars and students of Arabic literature, Islam and mysticism.

In 1244, the brilliant poet Rumi and the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz met and immediately fell into a deep spiritual connection. The Glance taps a major, yet little explored theme in Rumi's poetry-the mystical experience that occurs in the meeting of the eyes of the lover and the beloved, parent and child, friend and soul mate.

Coleman Barks's new translations of these powerful and complex poems capture Rumi's range from the ethereal to the everyday. They reveal the unique place of human desire, love, and ecstasy, where there exists not just the union of two souls, but the crux of the universe.

Here is a new kind of love lyric for our time-one of longing, connection, and wholeness.

This collection spanning a half century of writing gives a front row seat to a world in turmoil—from the forbidding valleys and mountains of Waziristan in the tribal areas of Pakistan to the think tanks and halls of power in Washington, DC. And through it all, they carry the message of hope and compassion. Throughout the range of poems from introspective and reflective to romantic and emotive to historical and political exists the optimism and faith of a young man with confidence in the future in the midst of change and uncertainty.

"The Earth Gods, the last book to be published while Gibran was still in this world, came into the poet's hands two weeks before he was to lay aside all earthly volumes. . . . He had a peculiar feeling of tenderness for this book, unlike what he felt for any of the others. 'Because,' he said, 'it was written out of the poet's hell—a process of childbirth and child-bearing.' . . .

"It is, in my opinion, one of the greatest poems in the language. The Earth Gods is, perhaps, a book for the mystic, a poet's book for poets, for the initiate and the dreamer of vast dreams. Yet I have known those who pride themselves on being highly practical and feet-on-the-ground, who disown any bent toward the mystical and the occult, to pronounce it a book of wonder and power. And as a child of seven to whom I read portions of the poem on request, says unvaryingly, 'Read it again!' This, perhaps, for the music and the almost unearthly beauty of rhythm."

—Barbara Young, in This Man From Lebanon: A Study of Kahlil Gibran

In recent years the stirring, unforgettable poetry of Jalālu’l-Dīn Rūmī (1207–1273), the great Sūfi teacher and the greatest mystical poet of Iran, has gained tremendous popularity in the western world. Although he died over 700 years ago, his poetry is timeless. In the best modern translations, the passion and playfulness of his words reach across the ages to communicate themselves to people today with an undiluted fervor and excitement.
Rūmī produced an enormous body of work — as many as 2,500 mystical odes, 25,000 rhyming couplets, and 1,600 quatrains — some of it instructional, some personal and emotional, much of it sublimely beautiful. The present volume includes over 100 of his finest lyrics, including "The Marriage of True Minds," "The Children of Light," "The Man who Looked Back on his way to Hell," "The Ascending Soul," "The Pear-Tree of Illusion," "The Riddles of God," and many more.
"In some of these poems," says A. J. Arberry in the Introduction, "the mystic's passion is so exuberant, his imagination so overflowing, that we catch glimpses of the very madness of Divine experience."

A seminal collection of poetry from the medieval Sufi mystic—the most popular poet in America—and his “soul friend,” Shams Tabriz, which illuminate the evocative and deeply spiritual dimensions of friendship and love, compiled by the foremost Rumi translator and author of The Essential Rumi, Coleman Barks.

In this stunning translation, Coleman Barks brings to light Rumi’s theme of “love as religion”—that to reach its most profound depths requires mindful practice—as well as love in its most meaningful form: soul friendship. These short poems by both Rumi and Shams Tabriz, rich in beauty and spiritual insight, capture the delight and the impermanence of these bonds that pierce deep into the human mind, heart, and soul.

Rumi’s poetry is honored and enjoyed by many traditions and cultures. Today, many people from all walks of life have moved beyond traditional notions of spirituality, embracing a sense of the sacred that transcends a singular religion, belief, or text. Rumi’s poetry speaks to them and nourishes their divine yearnings. Joyous and contemplative, provocative and playful, Rumi: Soul Fury is a sterling addition to the modern Rumi oeuvre, and is sure to be embraced by his wide and devoted readership.

This carefully crafted ebook: “A Tear And A Smile & Sand And Foam (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt: “I AM FOREVER walking upon these shores, Betwixt the sand and the foam, The high tide will erase my foot-prints, And the wind will blow away the foam. But the sea and the shore will remain Forever.” (Sand and Foam) A Tear And A Smile is a thoughtful collection of tiny tales and poems to give you ample food for thought while Sand and Foam is an inspiring book of aphorisms in beautiful verses which gives out a new impression and meaning in every read. Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and philosopher. Regarded as a literary and political rebel, his romantic style was at the heart of the renaissance in modern Arabic literature. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Dam’ah Wa-Ibtisamah; Or, A Tear And A Smile Sand And Foam Sketches & Paintings of Kahlil Gibran Inspirational Quotes

 Ey dervişler! Tanrı'yı zikretmek ruhun gıdasıdır. Yaralı gönüller için merhemdir. Zikir, ilk önce, geçmişle olan bağları gevşetir ve tedricen nefsin yükümlülüklerinden azat eder. Azar azar bencillik, şehvet ve düşmanlığın izlerini silmek suretiyle yükünüzü hafifletir ve yolculuğun hızlanmasını sağlar. Bu yüzden, ilk başta yaşayabileceğiniz korku ve ıstırap görmenizi zorlaştırsa da umutsuzluğa kapılmayın. Hakikat, karanlıkta parlayan bir ışık gibidir. Görmek için, yavaş yavaş kalp gözünün açılması gerekir.

 Potraga za blagom kralja Salomona, legende i avantura, misticizam i demoni isprepliću se u neobičnoj priči koja ostavlja bez daha. Svi ljubitelji Da Vinci-jevog koda, Gospodara prstena i Indiane Jonesa oduševiti će se autorom koji ih odvodi u tajanstvenu pustinju kako bi ih upoznao s vjerovanjima i načinom života derviša. Veoma originalnim i čistim stilom miješa stvarne događaje i fikciju, te navodi čitatelja da preispita vlastita dušu i vjerovanja. Iako je pisana kao sufistička pripovijetka, radnja je uzbudljiva i napeta, pisana brzim tempom, a likovi su dobro razrađeni i živopisni.

 Aquí tiene en castellano por primera vez un cuento enfocado en el sendero del corazón. Se trata de una aventura mística que muestra de forma elocuente la representación Sufi. A lo que parece un encuentro casual en el desierto impulsa a un Maestro Sufi moderno a mandar siete compañeros en busca del tesoro más grande del antiguo mundo—el anillo del Rey Salomón que viene siendo el mismo anillo de sello de miles de leyendas donde Dios se lo dió al Rey Salomón para mandar a aquellos espíritus espantosos de fuego sin humo que son llamados genios o seres sobrenaturales. Pero la búsqueda tiene un efecto extraño sobre aquellos que son escogidos para el viaje: Visiones entran en sus sueños, remembranzas y lágrimas llenan sus corazones y abundan los misterios. También hay tormentas de otro mundo, noches interminables, una ciudad perdida y demonios que son fuego vivo. Al final el viaje revela no solo la suerte de los genios, pero a la vez el sendero de amor y la misericordia infinita de Dios. (Sold in English as Master of the Jinn)

Master of the Jinn a Sufi novel in the Malayalam translation - Jinnukalude Nathan is set on the Path of the Heart, a beautifully written mystical adventure wherein a modern-day Sufi Master sends seven companions on a perilous quest for the greatest treasure of the ancient world - King Solomon's ring. The legendary seal ring is said to control the Jinn, those terrifying demons of living fire, and in seeking it the companions discover not only the truth of the Jinn, but also the path of Love and the infinite mercy of God.

دل کی راہ پر لکھی گئی خوبصورت داستان، جس میں موجودہ دور کے صوفی مرشد اپنے سات ساتھیوں کو ایک دشوار مہم پر قدیم خزانے کی تلاش میں بھیجتے ہیں جو شاہ سلیمانؑ کی انگوٹھی پر مشتمل ہے۔ اس شہرہ آفاق انگوٹھی کے بارے مشہور ہے کہ اس کی مدد سے جنات، جو کہ بھڑکتی آگ سے بنی مخلوقات ہیں، پر قابو پایا جا سکتا ہے۔ اس انگوٹھی کی تلاش میں اِن لوگوں کو نہ صرف جنات کی حقیقت کا علم ہوتا ہے بلکہ انہیں محبت کے راستے اور خدا لازوال رحمت سے بھی آگاہی ہوتی ہے۔

Here is a tale set on the Path of the Heart, a beautifully written mystical adventure wherein a modern-day Sufi Master sends seven companions on a perilous quest for the greatest treasure of the ancient world - King Solomon's ring. The legendary seal ring is said to control the Jinn, those terrifying demons of living fire, and in seeking it the companions discover not only the truth of the Jinn, but also the path of Love and the infinite mercy of God.

The Indonesian bahasa translation of the modern classic Master of the Jinn, a mystical adventure tale on the Sufi path of Love.

 In the sleepy river town of Puerto Diablo, somewhere at the end of South America, a tall stranger arrives to threaten the peace of the natives, the villagers, the local outlaws, and Father Joseph Black, a strong and fierce man of God known as the Black Priest. Influenced by the stories of Hemingway and Peter Matthiessen, it is a tale of choices made, and not made, and the ends they lead to, for good or evil. 

Here is a tale set on the Path of the Heart, a beautifully written mystical adventure wherein a modern-day Sufi Master sends seven companions on a perilous quest for the greatest treasure of the ancient world - King Solomon's ring. The legendary seal ring is said to control the Jinn, those terrifying demons of living fire, and in seeking it the companions discover not only the truth of the Jinn, but also the path of Love and the infinite mercy of God.

 „Mir, Ischaq dem Schreiber, wurde von meinem Meister aufgetragen, über die Reise zu berichten; von den Gefährten kam nur ich, dank der Barmherzigkeit Gottes, zurück. Ali und Rami sind nicht mehr, ich sah sie ins Feuer gehen. Und auch Jasus, der Wahrsager der Herzen, sprang in die Flammen. Was aus dem jüdischen Weisen, seiner Tochter und dem grossartigen Hauptmann wurde, weiss ich nicht. Sie wollten nicht mit mir weggehen, als ich sie dazu aufforderte. Doch eines weiss ich mit Sicherheit: Der Dämon wartet immer noch dort. Baalzebul, der Herr der Jinn." So beginnt der geheimnisvolle Roman und führt den Leser in die Wüste der Tuareg, zum legendären König Salomo mit seinem magischen Ring, in einen schrecklichen Sandsturm, der das Verborgene ans Licht bringt, in eine Nacht ausserhalb der Zeit, in der die Sterne stillstehen, in die Stadt der Jinn, wo mächtige Wesen der Anderswelt aus der Verzweiflung zu neuer Hoffnung finden... Die äussere Reise ist gleichzeitig eine innere, die abenteuerliche Geschichte gleichzeitig eine spirituelle, ganz in der Tradition des Sufismus, in Parabeln zu lehren.

These spiritual exercises and essays offer real life Lessons in Love for anyone following a spiritual path. Based on the Sufi Path of Love, they enhance the journey, and present a new idea of spiritual evolution.