'Sufi Poems' is a selection of poems from the golden period of Sufism especially chosen and translated from the Arabic by the distinguished scholar Dr Martin Lings. Dr Lings is the author of numerous best-selling works on Sufism and is a published poet in his own right. Including poems here translat[...]
Revised and Expanded Edition of "The Secret of Shakespeare"
Reveals the full scope of Shakespeare's plays as sacred visionary dramas, illuminating the bard's greatest works and the man behind them
- Reveals how, through the use of esoteric symbol and form, Shakespeare's plays mirror the inne[...]
Martin Lings provides an excellent and authoritative introduction to the mystical movement of the Sufis based on his lifelong interest in Islamic culture. His explanation derives from a profound understanding of Sufism, and extends to many aspects which are usually neglected. His illuminating answer[...]
'Almost a prerequisite for any serious study of Sufism in European languages': this was the verdict of Seyyed Hossein Nasr in his review of the first edition of the book. According to the Journal of Near Eastern Studies, it is 'one of the most thorough and intimately engaging books on Sufism to be p[...]
A study of the mystical, spiritual, and profound visionary wisdom contained in Shakespeare's plays
- Reveals the significant mystical symbolism in ten of Shakespeare's later, more mature, works including "Hamlet, Macbeth," and "The Tempest
"- Shows the progress of Shakespeare's own spiritual[...]
A revised edition of the internationally acclaimed biography of the prophet
- Includes important additions about the prophet's spread of Islam into Syria and its neighboring states
- Contains original English translations from 8th and 9th century biographies, presented in authoritative langu[...]
This insightful autobiographical account details one man's relationship with a spiritual master and how it led to a deep spiritual understanding of human life. The 96-year-old author, a respected British scholar, recounts the lessons learned from the Sufi sage, including the answers to profound ques[...]