“Coleman Barks' translation of the Masnavi and selection from the Divan-i Kabir is currently the bestselling translation of Rumi's work, but still Nicholson's translation and commentary is by far the best available translation of Rumi's work.12 Nov 2007
How good is Rumi?
His poems have been widely translated into many of the world's languages and transposed into various formats. Rumi has been described as the "most popular poet" and the "best selling poet" in the United States. His Masnavi (Mathnawi), composed in Konya, is considered one of the greatest poems of the Persian language.
Did Rumi pray 5 times?
Rumi died on . He had been a devout Muslim for all his life, praying five times every day and keeping all the required fasts.27 Jan 2017
What Rumi book should I read?
In the English language, pick up any of these books: (1) I Am Wind You Are Fire: The Life and Work of Rumi by Annemarie Schimmel (Shambhala Press, 1992) (Reprinted as Rumi's World, 2001); (2) The Life and Work of Jalaluddin Rumi by Afzal Iqbal (Oxford University Press, Karachi, 1965, sixth impression, 1991); (3) The 9 Apr 2007
Was Rumi blasphemous?
Longtime Rumi expert, author, recording artist & teacher of advanced spirituality. But as soon as they heard that I'd like to submit articles on Rumi, they said they couldn't mention Rumi in Saudi Arabia at all because he is considered blasphemous and his poetry is not allowed there. 11 Jun 2017
Is Rumi a hafiz?
Separated by a hundred years, in the 13th and 14th centuries, Rumi and Hafiz were Persian ecstatic Sufi mystic poets, whose work celebrated and encouraged union with the Divine. Rumi lives in that ocean.” Of Rumi's poems, Barks says, “This is just sheet music for your wild true nature.15 Oct 2010
What type of poetry does Rumi write?
He wrote in couplets a six-volume spiritual epic, The Masnavi.” During these years, Rumi incorporated poetry, music and dance into religious practice.14 Apr 2014