UVA professor Oludamini Ogunnaike discussed his work and inspiration after reading at the Library of Congress.

Sufism, is recognized as the mystical branch of Islam, and is often called the "science of the heart." Rumi’s path, which later on became the Mevlevi Order (or Whirling Dervishes), is built on three ...

The three-day festival will bring together leading voices from across the subcontinent to celebrate Sufi music, poetry and spiritual traditions.

By Sumit Paul What happened in Iran is ironic when you look at rich history of the country and its liberalism. In olden days, it sheltered great Sufis and mystics and let them thrive.

Persian poet Rumi's timeless words offer hope. His quote "Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure" reminds us that ...

From the surrender of Bhakti to the revolutionary reimagining of romance, love has never been merely personal.

Titled Rumi: Unveiling of the Sun, the play, written by Amrit Kent and directed by Shahnawaz Bhatti, was staged at the Zia ...

Read this article to understand the quote of the day by Rumi, what it means, who Rumi was, and how this timeless spiritual wisdom can guide your daily decisions, mindset, and journey toward inner ...

The second edition of Tanweer Festival, set against the backdrop of Mleiha desert (beginning November 1 and lasting May-end), presents a collection of 11 large scale artworks that will enliven the ...

<p>Coleman Barks gets dreamy eyed when he talks about his favorite poet. But the retired University of Georgia professor's love for the ancient Persian mystic Rumi is more of a spiritual quest than a ...