Sufism made simple

A series of four books to acquaint you better with the works of Sufi writers.

February 20, 2017 12:26 pm | Updated 12:26 pm IST

Price:  R  350 Publisher:  Oxford University Press

Price: R 350 Publisher: Oxford University Press

Our Shaikh Sa’di is a selection from the Gulistan and Bustan — the two masterpieces of Persian literature. Written by Sufi poet and writer Shaikh Sa’di, the books abound in timeless knowledge and wisdom. It is a treasure house of practical wisdom and covers topics like friendship, justice, peace, ethics and moral values.

The Simurgh and the Birds is an abridged translation of Mantiq-ut-Tayr (Conference of the Birds) written in Persian by the Sufi poet, Fareed ud-Din Attar.

Mantiq-ut-Tayr is one of the most brilliant works of the golden age of Sufi philosophy and ideas in the medieval era. Told in a lively and engaging manner, and interspersed with vivid descriptions, the book is infused with the principles of morality. It brings the message of hope, happiness, peace, and harmony.

An abridged translation of Shah jo Risalo, Our Bhitai is a great masterpiece in Sindhi, by Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. It is an exposition of enchanting imagery, vivid descriptions of the scenic landscape and its inhabitants. People belonging to different walks of life have all been portrayed in an appealing manner.

This is a selection from Masnavi-i Ma’navi and Diwan-i Kabir — two great masterpieces of Persian poetry. Written by the Sufi poet Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, it abounds in timeless knowledge and wisdom. This book has been especially compiled to acquaint you with Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi’s greatness and philosophy.

The books are translated and simplified by Fahmida Riaz

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