
You have escaped from the city
From these depths depart towards heaven; may your soul be happy, journey joyfully. You have escaped from the city full of fear and trembling;…

The Veil – Attar
By Farid al-Din ‘Attar (1142-1220) 1 We are the Magians of old, Islam is not the faith we hold; In irreligion is our fame,…

What was said to the Rose…
“What was said to the rose that made it open, Was said to me, here in my chest.” I was struck by this image…