The Heart of Rumi: Poems of Friendship, Love, and Spiritual Reflection - Hardcover

by Rumi (Author), Nader Khalili (Translator)

Explore the enchanting works of Rumi in this beautifully packaged poetry collection.

For more than eight centuries, the poems of Persian mystic poet and Sufi master Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi have enthralled and inspired readers from every faith and background. Rumi's enduring legacy is a testament to the universal themes of love, friendship, and spirituality found in his work. The Heart of Rumi features:

• A carefully curated selection of over 350 timeless Rumi poems, including "In Every Breath," "Find Yourself a Friend," and "I See Healing," all masterfully translated by Iranian-American architect and writer, Nader Khalili
• Alluring color illustrations that, together with Rumi's spellbinding writing, create a magical reading experience
• Gorgeous packaging including wood-free paper, a foil and debossed cover, rounded corners, a round spine, and a ribbon marker

Gift your soul by indulging in the spiritual world of this thirteenth-century poet. The Heart of Rumi is the perfect read for poetry lovers and those who believe in a little bit of magic.

I SEE HEALING

i see healing
in every pain
i see compassion
in every rage
on the plains of the earth
and in the nine levels
under the dome
of vast heavens
i see only you
in every stage

Author Biography

Jalal ad-Din Rumi, commonly known just as Rumi, was a Persian Sunni Muslim poet, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic whose works, written in the thirteenth century, are popular throughout the world today.

Translator Nader Khalili (1936­­-2008) was a world-renowned Iranian-American architect, author, humanitarian, and teacher. Khalili was also the founder and director of the California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture (Cal-Earth). Khalili was raised by the poetry of Rumi. As a child, his grandmother would recite Rumi's poetry to lull him to sleep. He later developed a passion for studying and translating Rumi's works. Rumi's poetry also became an intrinsic part of Khalili's architectural career. Inspired by the mystical poetry of Rumi, his architecture was distilled from the timeless principles of this universe and its timeless materials--the elements of earth, air, water, and fire.