True morality in Islam lies in treating every person with sincerity, without hidden intentions or distinctions ...

Writer and poet Saumya Kulshrestha launched Delhi’s Sufi Heritage Festival by reciting a verse from Amrita Pritam’s poignant ...

While core acts of devotion take center stage, qasidas (Islamic odes) and devotional poetry serve as powerful complements, ...

The study of the human condition has long been fragmented into distinct silos, dividing the humanities from the interpretive social sciences. While each of these disciplines addresses vital questions ...

Ruskin Bond, an Indian author from 1930s Kasauli, is beloved for his stories featuring a red house atop a lush green hill—his ...

Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī (1207–1273) was a poet, scholar, and dervish dedicated to Sufi mysticism. His wisdom, originally in Persian, has been translated into many languages, offering students comfort during ...

By Mehleen Syed The story of women in Sufism is like a hidden tapestry—its threads often overlooked, yet essential to the ...

Afar o’er life’s turrets and vales does it roam ... If you’re looking for quick poetry for reflection, Rumi’s work is a stellar place to start. This short but powerful set of verses ...

The poet Nezami Ganjavi, one of the giants of the Persian literary tradition, is the author of the melodic romantic and lyrical poems in Khosrow and Shirin poem collection in Persian Literature.

Jalal-al-Din Rumi’s iconic verses, written in the 13th century, provide a mystic escape for poetry readers. Rich in spiritual and romantic themes, the lyrical poems are just as relevant today as ...