God Writes Me Poems
God writes me poemswith every sunset.The trees, stretching uplike the hands of the whirling Earth-Dervish.Oh! When will I…
Rumi
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Love in Sufi Poetry
The enduring resonance of the poetry of thirteenth-century Islamic poet, Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, extends across cultures and…
Rumi: Faith, Knowledge, Reason, and Love
During a trip to Turkey in the summer of 2009, I had an opportunity to visit the tomb…
Tales from Rumi: Rediscovering a World Classic
Tales from RumiEdited by Ali Fuat BilkanTranslated by Jeannette Squires Okur9781597841245Tughra Books, 2008 There are books that I…
A Universal Islamic Phenomenon in Turkish Religious Practice: the Gulen Case
Fethullah Gulen started his professional career as a traditional imam, trained and certificated by the governmental authorities in…
Radiating Compassion and Love in a Student of an Eternal Teacher
“When the full moon shines on a clear night, What would it have to fear of the dogs…
Fundamentals of Rumi’s Thought: A Mevlevi Sufi Perspective
There are numerous translations of Rumi’s poetry into English, but there was still a need for a book…
Jalaladdin al – Rumi
There are some significant personalities who with the help of their voice and breath, their love and excitement,…
Rumi and the Sema
I – JALALADDIN AL-RUMI Introduction The human being is equipped in the best possible way, both materially and…
Editorial (Issue 47)
For years his poetry has been at the top of the bestsellers list. His audience span now covers…