Ecstasy: The World of Sufi Poetry and Prayer [Paperback]

Seyedeh Dr. Nahid Angha (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1998

A glimpse at life stories, the poetry, and prayers of Sufi greats Khajeh Abdullah Ansari, Hakim Omar Khayam, Khajeh Shamseddin Mohammad Hafiz, Moulana Shah Maghsoud Sadegh Angha, ad Ezzedin Nasafi. Messages of eternity arrive as divine gifts from these writings.

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A definitive translation of Sufi poets, delving into the heart of this esoteric tradition -- Sufism: An Inquiry, Fall 2000

About the Author

Seyedeh Dr. Nahid Angha, Ph. D., is the founder of the Sufi Women Organization, the co-director of the International Association of Sufism and the executive editor of the journal Sufism: An Inquiry. Seyedeh Dr. Angha is the daughter of Moulana Shah Maghsoud Angha (a Sufi Master in an Uwaiysi tarighat). She was appointed to teach in her father's Uwaiysi tradition, becoming the first woman given this honor. An internationally published author, she is one of the influential Sufi women and contributors to the world of Sufi doctrine, and one of the major Sufi writers and translators of Sufi literature of the present time.

Her dedication to peace has led her to serve as in various leadership roles in large-scale international interfaith organizations. Seyedeh Dr. Angha has given lectures and taught classes nationally as well as internationally. This includes speaking engagements at the United Nations, Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley and the Smithsonian Institute.

She has written numerous books on the subjects of Sufism, philosophy, and spiritual traveling, such as: Negah (vision, non-English); Critical analysis on Existentialism Theory (non-English); Divan (non-English); Principles of Sufism (second edition); The Journey: Seyr va Soluk (second edition); The Nature of Miracles; The Traveler, Salek (under print); Magnetic Centers of the Human Body (under print); and has translated books on Sufi poetry, Sufi literature and doctrine such as Selections: Poems from Rumi, Khayam, Hafez and Shah Maghsoud; Manifestations of Thought; Destination: Eternity; A Meditation; Psalm of Gods; Chante; Nirvan; Deliverance: The Words of the Prophet; and Ecstasty. She has also published articles on the principles of Sufism, self-cognition, healing and numerous commentaries on Sufi doctrine and terminology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 109 pages
• Publisher: International Association of Sufism (December 31, 1998)
• ISBN-10: 0918437180
• ISBN-13: 978-0918437181
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,428,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, March 30, 2002

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This review is from: Ecstasy: The World of Sufi Poetry and Prayer (Paperback)

This book contains beautiful Sufi poetry.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sufi Poetry at its best, April 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Ecstasy: The World of Sufi Poetry and Prayer (Paperback)

This is one of the best books of poetry translations I've ever read!!! While Rumi and other Sufi poets have recently become widely popular in the United States, I find the vast majority lack to depth of the original poets. THIS TRULY IS A DIAMOND AMONGST THESE WORKS. Dr. Angha has done a tremendous job of rendering the great Sufi Poets into language that captures the poet's range. There are such intricate details in the original language that are nearly impossible to recreate in an English rendering. This is not the case here. Dr. Angha takes great care to capture the message of each poem and prayer without sacrificing its integrity. A wonderful introduction to Sufism and Sufi writings is included in this work, providing invaluable information for those interested in the Sufi greats.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, new translations of Sufi poetry, March 22, 2002

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This review is from: Ecstasy: The World of Sufi Poetry and Prayer (Paperback)

This book contains beautiful new translations of Sufi poetry by one of the pre-eminent Sufi holy women of the 21st century. It contains an insightful introduction which explains many of the traditions of Sufi poetry, making it more accessible to the English reader.