Tag Archives: Sufi Poetry
Pilgrims Starting A Journey of A Lifetime “Seven Upon Seven” by Nimah Ismail Nawwab
New book on Mawlana Rumi by Shems Friedlander Now Published
Today, when so many would like to read Rumi and remove any reference to Sufism and Islam, Shems Friedlander places him unequivocally within Sufism and the Heart of Islam, clearly and emphatically stating the necessity of studying Rumi in his essence, as a Sufi saint, the founder of the Mevlevi Order of Dervishes, as well as one of the greatest metaphysical poets and literary figures the world has known.
Friedlander sheds new light on the relationship of Shems and Rumi and offers a theory about Shems’ disappearance not previously voiced. We are the heirs of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. How will we treat this inheritance? Will we squander it among those who have been deceived by the world? Argue its validity with scholars in classrooms and teahouses; or will we feed yearning hearts, enhance the intellectual desires of youth, and fill the gap of disappointment of those who have reached maturity and seniority and are still empty? (From Amazon review)
To order online https://www.amazon.com/Mevlana-Jalaluddin-Rumis-Forgotten-Message/dp/6059778453/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1499602958&sr=8-7&keywords=shems+friedlander
New Book Recommendation Section Added
This section will be updated from time to time with news related to a variety of books on the following topics, enjoy…as the pages will be updated
- Islam– Upcoming soon-as of today in a few hours-on October 1, 2016
- Women and Islam
- Sufism
- Rumi and Sufi Poetry IN PROGRESS will include events and workshops when possible
- Middle East and Arabia
- Special Mentions
Rumi on Soul Speech
“Listen to the soul speaking so that you may become speechless.”
—Mawlana Rumi
In Memorium Poet of Light -The Master of Silence and Verse -A Special Tribute
The Master of Silence and Verse
In memorium of Sidi Daniel Abdal Hayy Moore April 19, 2016 – a day after he reunited with The One
His bowed kufiyyah-covered head led us
each verse, letter enunciated with
mahabbah, reverence, khushu ‘, taqwa,
beloved to his tongue, to his very being
transporting the welcoming home
into a prayer niche filled with anwar
His Malika the queen of his heart,
queen of his soul joining in the binding prayer
quiet utterances, tasabeeh and salawat
concluding the prayer to The One
The slave of the Ever-Living, Abdal Hayy
cocooned in Divine Love
as he stood in his creative space filled
with his beloved work, art, music, books
adorned with images of spirits of light
sharing tales brimming with wisdom
smiling eyes alight with blessed, overflowing joy
tapping out music of words and songs
His maqam, his station
rising and ever clear to those blessed
to be in his sphere
his songs, words, silences
serving His Mahboub
His niyyat, intentions constantly set
infusing and permeating his inner horizon
reflecting the seeker’s journey
a seeker crossing lands afar and near
a seeker whose essence resides in sacred sites
a seeker soaring in the heavens of the unseen
a seeker delving the depths of asrar, mysteries
joining the Caravan of the Blessed.
Abdal Hayy immersed in the Light of the Ever-Living
Set free,
free,
free
Ecstatic eyes, euphoric spirit
forever encased in the arms
of
The Merciful, Ever-Living One.
Deep Loss to Humanity Passing Away of Sidi Daniel Abdal Hayy Moore Poet of Light & A Window into His Work
His legacy, spirit, wisdom, love for the Divine, live on, inna lilahi wa inna ilayhi raji’oun, missing his spirit that has being flying through the mists of memories these last years, his voice resonating, his wisdom prevailing… and praying for a light that never dims our dearest soul friend, mentor and Poet of Light Sidi Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore
Remembered and in prayers for him and all his loved ones, al Fatihah and Yasin.
His site which showcases his legacy http://ecstaticxchange.com/
Two Videos of Sidi Abdal Hayy Moore
1- “You’ll Sing a Song” from his book Where Death Goes, The Ecstatic Exchange, 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zQOVrTov2g
2-Poem “The Birth Of Prophet Muhammad” – Daniel Moore
Arabia Middle East Writing Poetry Youth Women 