Masnavi I Ma’navi by Rumi

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The Masnavi I Ma’navi is a book by Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, first composed in the mid-13th century. This profound work, often translated as Spiritual Couplets, reflects Rumi’s mature mystical vision, blending parables, stories, and meditative teachings into a unified poetic tapestry. Through its verses, he offers seekers a guide to divine love, encouraging a journey into the heart of Sufi spirituality and the quest for inner truth. Rumi, a towering figure in Persian literature and Sufism, dictated these couplets during the final years of his life to his close disciple, who recorded them. The Masnavi grew into one of the most influential works in the Islamic mystical tradition, often called “the Qur’an in Persian” for its depth and spiritual weight. Rumi’s teaching in this text is not just theoretical: he uses simple fables, symbolic anecdotes, and allegorical narratives to draw the reader into the path of love, humility, and self-transcendence. This 1898 translation (by E. H. Whinfield) brings Rumi’s timeless wisdom into accessible English, that resonates both as classic Persian poetry and as a practical spiritual guide, appealing to readers interested in Sufi mysticism, spiritual poetry, and contemplative practices — making it a meaningful addition to any collection of sacred literature or world-class philosophy.

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