Iran's greatest lyric poet remains an inspiration to many who are seeking a deeper meaning in life and insight into the path of love.

The present title corrects many popular and erroneous notions about Islam that prevail in non-Muslim societies.  Profound insights of great consequence on women, marriage, inheritance, etc. that are nearly always misunderstood.

The author establishes art as an aid and support to the spiritual life, then traces the creative act to its ultimate source making crystalization of inner realities in form and space and time possible.  An especially closer look is given to the Sufi tradition within Islam.

Essays on the various facets of the Islamic tradition, including law and society, typology, intellectual life, science, and philosophy.  A solid basis for understanding current events in the middle east.

Poems represent the peak of Islamic mystical writing reflecting both private devotional love and the attempt to attain union with God.

Begins with an overview of 6th century Arabia, and chronicles Mohammed's youth, the circumstance surrounding his prophetic call, preachings, leadership duties and in consclusion, an evaluation of his personality.

Unlike any other, based on Arabic sources of the 8th and 9th centuries, this book owes its freshness and directness of approach to the words of men and women who heard Muhammad speak and witnessed the events of his life.

Stimulating introduction to both the life and times of the great Sufi thinker Rab'ia of Basra and contributions made by other women mystics and modern scholars.

With gentleness and insight one is lead througg the central themes of both the Quran and the collected sayings of Prophet Muhammad, known as the Hadith. Annotation by Sohaib Sultan.

These powerful, complex and newly translated Rumi poems range from the etheral to the everyday and reveal the unique place of human desire, love and ecstacy where there exists not just the union of two souls but the crux of the universe.