Masnavi by Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi
The Spiritual Couplets
Masnavi is a collection of poems that offer deep and profound reflections on the various aspects of life. The author, a 13th-century Persian poet, philosopher, and theologian, uses lyricism and allegorical tales to explore themes such as love, divine mysticism, and the human condition. The work is highly regarded for its spiritual insight and wisdom, often drawing on Quranic verses and Hadiths for inspiration. It is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature and a pinnacle of Sufi mystic tradition.
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- Published
- 1258
- Nationality
- Persian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 500-800
- Original Language
- Persian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Masnavi-i Ma'navi
- Masnavi-ye Ma'navi
- Mathnavi
- Mathnawi
- Mathnawi-i Ma'nawi
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