Im not the biggest fan of the way they artificially split up the discourse, but it does add some. Im not the biggest fan of the way they artificially split up the discourse, but it does add some structure to the content. William chitticks masterful translation of the maqalat of shamsi tabrizi moves rumis beloved mentor from the shadows into the light, and restores shams to the central position of prominence that he so richly deserves. Shams tabrizi s work maqalat, written in prose form, brings to the readers his thoughts on spirituality, philosophy and theology. Im enjoying this translation of the maqalate shams tabrizi a lot. On the other hand, shams was not an illiterate person.
Since he never stayed in one place for a long period ot time and traveled to many places, he was given the nickname shams i perende flying shams he also is called kamili tabrizi the perfect one of tabriz since he was a perfect man. In a celebrated preface to the book of drugs, biruni states. The book that he published, called maqalat i shams i tabrizi, the discourses of shams i tabrizi, provides us with an extraordinary picture of an aweinspiring personality. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He was an eloquent speaker who could move audiences with his profound ideas expressed in a simple way. In the framework of an autobiography, mawlana shamsi tabrizi addresses the reader as a student and confidant, discussing his spiritual journey, his interactions with contemporary intellectuals, and his spiritual bond with mawlana rumi. Sun of islam, died 1248 was an iranian sufi mystic born in the city of tabriz in iranian azerbaijan. Maqalat, manuscript iii the fatih library, istanbul, n. The maqalat e shams e tabrizi discourse of shams i tabrizi is a persian prose book written by shams. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. Two fairly good translations, also directly from persian, are by turkish university scholar originally from pakistan, erkan turkmen. A reply to misunderstandings about rumi and shams by ibrahim gamard 101 you asked about the relationship between hazrate mevlana and hz. The teachings of shams of tabriz oleh refik algan dan camille adams helminski ini. Shams tabrizi biography facts, childhood, family life.
We have entered into the presence of our master, our living mawlana. Pdf sufi philosophy and poetry in general and philosophy of shamas tabrizi, in particular, are out there what is understood and witnessed for. He is credited for wholly transforming mawlana rumis life and thought after arriving in konya in 6421244. Pdf shams tabrizi and his sufi philosophy is not merely. The 40 rules of love by shams tabrizi that make up the. The room is filled with books neatly arranged on shelves with the title of volumes colorfully written across the books bindings. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. The maqalate shamse tabrizi discourse of shamsi tabrizi is a persian prose book written by shams. Im enjoying this translation of the maqalat e shams tabrizi a lot. The best one is by american university scholar, william chittick. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library.
Shams tabrizi discourse of shams tabrizi discourse. Rumi is the most popular poetic voice in america today. Shams aldin tabrizi 1185 1245 shams aldin mohammad bin ali bin malike dad or shams aldin tabrizi meaning the sun of faith from tabriz was a persian sufi saint who is best known for his intense spiritual relationship with mawlana jalaluddin rumi. Sufi mystics shams tabrizi and jalal aldin rumi by rahgozari minutalab october 2009, open source.
Rumis perfect teacher, 2011, published in new delhi, india science of the soul research centre radha soami satsang beas. Tabrizi swore by the forty rules of love and we should, too. A study about the persian cultural legacy and background. If some people are trying to trap and hurt you, allah is. Pdf stages of spiritual awakening in divan e shams tabrez xay. Bibliography persian sources diwani kabir diwani shams tabrezi,tr. Bagaimanapun membaca maqalat yang diterjemah sebagai rumis sun. The conversations maqalat of shams of tabriz the threshold. The book that he published, called maqalati shamsi tabrizi, the discourses of shamsi tabrizi, provides us with an extraordinary picture of. Shams aldin mohammad bin ali bin malike dad or shams aldin tabrizi meaning the sun of faith from tabriz was a persian sufi saint who is best known for his intense spiritual relationship with mawlana jalaluddin rumi. Shamsitabrizi or shams aldin mohammad 11851248 was a persian. The maqalat seems to have been written during the later years of shams, as he speaks of himself as an old man. Maqalat 21920 the cloaked, bitter and bitterly resented shams is the.
Chittick has translated about twothirds of the discourses into english and arranged them in a manner that clarifies their meaning and context. Shams tabrizi project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. What is sufism an interview with professor william c. Me and rumithe autobiography of shams i tabrizitranslated by william c. The autobiography of shams i tabrizi as want to read. He is responsible for initiating mawlana jalal addin muhammad rumi rah, usually known as rumi in the west, into islamic mysticism, and is immortalized by rumis poetry collection diwane shams e tabrizi the works shams of tabriz ra. The teachings of shams of tabriz, refik algan and camille helminski present another english translation of shams teachings to the contemporary lovers of. This book was gathered from the words of the beloved mevlana shamsuddin tabrizi, the sultan of those who have attained. Shams etabrizi or in full, shams aldin mohammad, literally. The autobiography of shams i tabrizi, making use of muvah hids critical edition. Shams of tabriz was indeed rumis sun, the one who set him alight with divine love. Chittick has translated about twothirds of the discourses into english and arranged them in a manner that clarifies their meaning and.
I begin in the name of god, the infinitely compassionate and merciful, and i ask his help. The teachings of shams of tabriz shams of tabriz, refik algan, camille adams helminski on. Overall, it bears a mystical interpretation of islam and contains spiritual advice. Shams tabrizi interesting stories about famous people. Pdf shams tabrizi and his sufi philosophy is not merely about. Songs of shams are part of pakistani folklore and sung in farsi, gujarati, punjabi and urdu. Annemarie schimmel the astounding autobiography of the man who transformed rumi from a learned religious teacher into the worlds greatest poet of mystical love. This work immediately joins the indispensable short list of scholarly works on rumi and his community.
Contains 248 pages of selected translations from movahheds edition of the persian text, plus 69 pages of introductory explanations, endnotes, and a glossary. Selections from the conversations maqalat of shams of tabriz. The book that he published, called maqalati shamsi tabrizi, the discourses of shamsi tabrizi, provides us with an extraordinary picture of an aweinspiring personality. Selections from the conversations maqalat of shams of tabriz i begin in the name of god, the infinitely compassionate and merciful, and i ask his help.
Be sure that someday youll praise and thank god for your unanswered prayers that once you had wept for them. In the maqalat of shams oral discourses which have now been transmitted, hazrat shams e tabrizi raz, comes across as a learned scholar who was particularly interested in demonstrating his devotion to the prophet muhammad s. Shams aldin tabrizi was a persian mystic, who is credited as the spiritual instructor of maulana jalal addin muhammad balkhi, also known as rumi. The furniture is the same simple chairs and couches with damascene patterned cushions. Divan shams is an easytouse persian app including all sonnets of mowlana also known as molavi, mevlana and rumi in his book, divan shams.
As it was said in haji bektash velis book, makalat, he was looking for something. Shams tabrizi s tomb in khoy, beside a tower monument in a memorial park, has been nominated as a world cultural heritage center by unesco. Internet archive bookreader shams maghalat shams tabrizi maqalat. Selections from maqalat i shamsi tabriz his conversations with rumithe authentic sayings of shams i tabriz annotated by nasir shamsieach verse was revealed for a reason circumstantial application of ordersit hashish affects people, so that they understand nothing and become giddy and stupefie. The 40 rules of love by shams tabrizi that make up the true essence of life.
The autobiography of shams tabrizi, also a must read book for anyone interested in. This page is dedicated to the poetry and sayings of shams e tabrizi. The astounding autobiography of the man who transformed rumi from a lea. He repeatedly criticizes philosophers and other mystics who sought to elevate themselves over the prophet of islam. Particularly in divane shams, rumi has created such level of beauty through the use and mastery of musical rhythm and rhyme, that the reader not only can appreciate its wisdom, but also reach levels of ecstasy and mystical energy that is seldom found in other poems or any translations of his poetry. And if it is true that in all nations one likes to adorn oneself by using the language to which one. This book was gathered from the words of the i begin in the name of god, the infinitely compassionate and.
With the opening of that friendship, a new paradigm appeared and love flowed out into this world in such abundance that even after almost 800 years the ripples are still widening to encompass the whole of this world. Shams tabrizi biography esoteric quotes life quotes. It provides insight into the spiritual path of a sufi master about whom very little is known, shamsi tabrizi. Though, shams tabrezi popularly believed as mere wanderer darvish is not correct, but he was a great scholar too and had expressed his incisive views about many issues of the religion and sufism which is recorded in book titled as maqalat e shams tabrizi by sultan walad. The maqalat seems to have been written during the later. Shams maghalat shams tabrizi maqalat internet archive.