Sufi Poetry By Ibn Al Farid - لك قرب مني ببعدك عني - Arabic Calligraphy - Tan Variation

Sufi Poetry By Ibn Al Farid - لك قرب مني ببعدك عني - Arabic Calligraphy - Tan VariationIbn al Farid was a renowned Sufi poet from Egypt who lived in the 13th century. He is considered one of the greatest mystical poets in Arabic literature and an influential figure within Sufi mysticism. Ibn al Farid is particularly known for his poetry written in the style of the qasida (a classical Arabic poetic form). His poems often explore themes of divine love, spiritual yearning, and the path of mysticism. His verses are characterized by

إِلّا رَأَيتُ خَيالاً مِنكَ في الكَأسِ

fostering a sense of interconnectedness and spiritual growth

أنتِ أحبّ إليّ من ألفِ انتصار

As singing is surely the secret of existenceFor the echo of the flute dwells in eternity

وَلا هَمَمتُ بِشُربِ الماءِ مِن عَطَشٍ

Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love

"The Prophet"

Kahlil Gibran's writings on children emphasize the profound connection between generations and the importance of understanding and respecting the unique qualities of each individual

Composed in early September 2021

في عينيكِ قرأت

Have you bathed in its fragrance

To rest at the noon hour and meditatelove’s ecstasy