Discover the wisdom of Rumi in a new light. This anthology features freshly translated teachings, commentaries, and selected Persian texts, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his work and the man behind it. Dr. Muhammad Isa Waley, a renowned editor and translator, brings his expertise to highlight the traditional and unique genius of Rumi, making this a must-read for anyone seeking spiritual enlightenment. Educate yourself with this captivating treasure.
The aim is to bring readers closer to his work's true, traditional meaning and to the man himself as a great Islamic scholar, teacher and saint.
Besides illustrating the traditional basis of Rumi’s teachings, this Treasury displays his unique genius as one of the world’s greatest religious writers, whose voice speaks as clearly and compellingly today as in the 7th/13th century.
About The Author
Dr. Muhammad Isa Waley is an editor, researcher, and translator. He worked for 45 years as curator of Persian and Turkish manuscripts and books, first at the British Museum and then at the British Library. His main research specializations are the verse and prose literature of Islamic spirituality, and Islamic manuscripts. The subject of his Ph.D. thesis was the Divan or lyric poems of Jalal al-Din Rumi. Dr Waley is a regular contributor to the Mawlana Rumi Review and a member of its Editorial Board.
