WORDS OF PARADISE

RUMI

ISBN 10: 0711226512 / ISBN 13: 9780711226517

Published by Frances Lincoln Ltd, London, 2000

Poetry of the Sufi mystic born in 1204. Selected and translated by Raficq Abdulla. Beautifully presented and richly illustrated with Persian and Islamic Manuscripts. All profits to Amnesty International. Seller Inventory # 010417

Synopsis:

Jalaluddin Rumi, the great Sufi poet and mystic born in 1204, believed that if we surrender ourselves to the power of love, it is possible to live in a state of infinite bliss. This collection features poems from the Divan to "Shams-e Tabriz", odes to the inspirational and mysterious figure who changed Rumi's life and led him to spiritual enlightenment; from the Ruba'iyat, which are brief lyric pieces of a set form; and from the Mathnavi-e Na'navi, the Poem of Inner Meanings, which, through its esoteric teachings, offers moral and spiritual knowledge. Raficq Abdulla captures the energy and power of the original. Each page is illustrated with miniatures and decorations from Islamic manuscripts, including ancient Mathnavis.

About the Author: Raficq Abdulla was awarded an MBE in 1999 for his ecumenical work among Muslims, Jews and Christians. He has written and presented numerous radio programmes about Islam for the BBC, including a series of talks on the Prophet Muhammad and the Four Caliphs, and programmes on Jalaluddin Rumi. He has written award-winning screenplays for Channel 4, poetry and articles for a range of journals, and he is a frequent book reviewer. He lives in London W12.

Bibliographic Details

Title: WORDS OF PARADISE
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd, London
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Fine.
Edition: First Edition.