Rumi: Whispers of the Beloved: A Mystical Teacher’s Sufi Poetry for Inspiration and Growth

I’m almost sad that I bought this book as an ebook and not as a physical copy, just because of how beautiful the cover is. Alas, my bulging bookcase prevents me from doing so. I’ve heard a lot about ‘Rumi’ throughout the years, come across his poetry in the form of pictures and articles, as I’m sure many of us have. However the introduction to this book showed me how little I really knew about Rumi. The book starts with an introduction to Rumi and his life. Going into details about his heritage and family life and helps draw an image of what kind of a man Rumi really was. The more I read of his life and struggles the more I wish I knew my fathers mother language, Persian. So that I might “spend time together with Rumi and deepen my understanding of him” as the authors set out to do in the writing of this book. I went into this book with pretty high expectations and I can fully say that my expectations were met with success. The poetry was written clearly and translated in such a way that it flowed nicely and could be enjoyed fully. I think the world needs more Muslim poets. As my second read of Ramadan I’ve found that this book also compliments my first read - Reclaim your Heart by Yasmin Mogahed. Having finished this book in one sitting, I’m increasingly grateful for my spontaneous purchase based on the cover alone. I wholeheartedly enjoyed the verse and I’m thankful the book was brought to me during this time in my life. I think my current read follows on wonderfully from this read- Secrets of Divine Love by A. Helwa. Stay tuned for that review shortly! For more of the review and for other reviews please go to my blog at tahmasebi-reads.com or go to my Instagram page @tahmasebireads

I keep this book close to me everywhere I go and each time i need to find peace i open randomly and read a couple of verses. I love the Rumi philosophy as it is very much in line with my beliefs in life and after life and afterthoughts.

A good read takes one to understand Rumi yet thought provoking

I love this little book of snippets of wisdom quotes by Rumi - mainly on humanity, love and the divine. I read one everyday to help give me some perspective and something to think about through the day. A truly masterful poet and guru.

It is something so lovely, pure and takes you to another world, another level of thinking. I cannot see anything negative or ugly in it. It's just brilliant! I always read it when I want to "clean" my brain and forget about the trivial matters around me.

It's lovely

More beautiful and moving thoughts from a great Sufi Master. I wish more people could hear of these calming and wholesome verses put together at a time when humanity was still human enough to feel and express themselves this way.

'My heart is so small it’s almost invisible. How can You place such big sorrows in it? “Look,” He answered, “your eyes are even smaller, yet they behold the world.”'

Love it

Rumi is a master - even in translation

Fantastic! Pure passion and a joy to read. Read the verses again and again. Every time you understand a bit more. Compare with your life. It is so modern and so real! Enjoy reading.

Just magnificient

I love this book