The Secret of the Secret: Sultan Walad
Rumi had a son, eh? Sounds weird, doesn’t it? I am very surprised to hear this. I always thought he wouldn’t have any children because he is Rumi and no ordinary person…
Come, Come, Whoever You Are…
Come, my side. Come, whoever you are: Wanderer, worshipper, lover of leaving, malcontent, coward, writer, teacher, cook, artist, prime minister, politician, lover, gay, man, woman, cleric, atheist, or invalid.
Anatolian Enlightenment: Haji Bektash Veli and Yunus Emre
Haji Bektash Veli and Yunus Emre were two pioneers of enlightenment in Anatolia.
An Extraordinary Sufi: Shams Tebrizi
The main attraction for those visiting Konya is definitely the green domed Tomb of Rumi. Numerous people visit Rumi’s tomb, but only a small minority take the time to visit a much smaller and more modest tomb next to Rumi’s.
Sufism as a Life Philosophy
In the second issue of The Wise, you read the article “Sufism as an Existence Philosophy.” In this article let’s explore how Sufism stands as a philosophy within life.
Sufism as an Existence Philosophy
Sufism is a life philosophy based on mysticism: Man and the cosmos’ creation, the reason of existence, and asserting a continuous maturation and enlightenment which leads to understanding the reasons behind it all.
