Selections Poems from: Khayam, Rumi, Hafez, Moulana Shah Maghsoud [Paperback]

Nahid Angha (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0918437040 | ISBN-13: 978-0918437044 | Publication Date: June 1, 1991

A collection of some of the most beautiful poems from Omar KHAYAM, Jelalluddin RUMI, HAFEZ Shiraz, and Moulana SHAH MAGHSOUD. With the recent popularization of Persian poetry, this book is the most authentic translation of mystical literature -- translated and analyzed by the renowned Sufi Master Seyedeh Dr. Nahid Angha. This book includes an introduction to reading and understanding mystical poetry and a glossary of esoteric terms.

Editorial Reviews

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Collection of beautiful poems translated with great care to preserve the intention of these great mystical poets. -- Sufism: An Inquiry, Winter 1992

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: 114 pages
• Publisher: Intl Assn of Sufism (June 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918437040
• ISBN-13: 978-0918437044
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,957,360 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 Inspirational Selections, November 28, 2001

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sufi youth (Cambridge, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Selections Poems from: Khayam, Rumi, Hafez, Moulana Shah Maghsoud (Paperback)

It was a blessing to come across this book of Sufi poetry. I have been a student of Sufi literature for some time and was often dissappointed by the lack of depth of many translations. However, this book is clearly written by a scholar with a broad and deep knowledge of Sufism and the language of spirituality. An excellent translation that conveys the essence of these Sufi poets in beautiful English verse. A wonderful companion for those interested in thought-provoking literature.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful in every way, June 6, 2001

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"hamasehk" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Selections Poems from: Khayam, Rumi, Hafez, Moulana Shah Maghsoud (Paperback)

Of all the books I have read in Poetry, this is probably my favorite. I think it is amazing the way Dr. Angha has captured the essence of each poets unique style, without loosing any of the meaning. Her strong background in Sufism and translation makes this book even more valuable. This is definitely a must read for ANY poetry lover.