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The 13th-century Muslim mystic and poet Rumi has long shaped Muslims around the world and has now become popular in the West. Rumi created a new language of love within the Islamic mystical tradition of Sufism. We hear his poetry as we delve into his world and listen for its echoes in our own.
A young man from Islamabad, Pakistan expresses himself through photography and the poetry of Rumi.
» "The Musicality of Rumi" [video, 64:38]
View the Liän Ensemble with Fatemeh Keshavarz put the poetry of Rumi to music in this January 27, 2007 performance at a Stanford University event celebrating Rumi's 800th birthday.
» Your Stories, Your Voices
We asked for your stories about Rumi and the appeal of his poetry. Read fellow listeners' memories. We'd like to hear yours as well.
» Reflections ¦ tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you
Fatemeh Keshavarz
Discussion Guide (PDF)
Special Funding
Funding provided in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. |
