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Logic of the Birds

The Logic of the Birds
Sufism
Persian Literature
Persian Poetry
Arabic Poetry
Sufi Poetry
Hafez
Sa'di
Ibn Al-Farid
Rumi
Islamic Mysticism
Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse
Bedil
Nazm Al-Salūk
Poetry
Amir Khusrow
Shams Ad-Din
Ibn Arabi
Love
Ethics
Tijaniyya

Join us as we engage in enlightening conversations with eminent scholars and poets from around the world to explore these and other questions. Focusing on Sufi poetry, this podcast series will explore some of the great poets and poems in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, Wolof, Hausa, Swahili, Panjabi, Malay, and more. Our conversations will examine how these traditions cultivated perspectives and p... more

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Imam Fakhruddin Owaisi and Adnan Adrian Wood Smith join us to discuss of the Poetry of Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse (d. 1975). Probably the most popular and influential African poet of the 20th century in any language, Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse was born in 1900... more

Professor Hajnalka Kovacs and Ahmad Rashid Salim join us to discuss the poetry of Bedil Dihlavī (d. 1720), one of the greatest and most influential Persian-language poets of the Indian subcontinent. He wrote over 2,800 ghazals, four mathanwis (a genr... more

Professors Nurullah Koltaş and Vitoria Holbrook join us to discuss the poetry of Niyazi Misri (d. 1694) and Ismā’īl Ḥaqqī Bursawī (d. 1725), two of the greatest Sufi poets of Ottoman Turkish. Highly-esteemed scholars, authors, and Sufi masters of the... more

Professor Seyyed Hossein Nasr joins us to discuss the poetry of Shams al-dīn Muḥammad Shirāzī (1325-1390), better known by his pen-name, Hafez. Widely considered the greatest master of the Persian ghazal, his poetry was acclaimed even during his life... more

Professors Michael Sells and Hany Ibrahim explore the poetry of Muḥyī ad-Dīn Ibn al-‘Arabī (1165-1240), the Andalusian scholar, mystic, poet, and author known as the Shaykh al-Akbar, “The Greatest Master.” One of the most influential Islamic thinkers... more

Professors Prashant Keshavmurthy and Shankar Nair explore the brilliant and multilingual poetry of Amir Khusraw (651-725 /1253–1325), one of the most celebrated and influential South Asian poets, known as Tuti-i Hindi, “The Parrot of India”. A court ... more

Professors Nicholas Boylston and Cyrus Zargar explore the striking  poetry of ‘Attar of Nishapur, an seminal Persian Sufi poet and master of the Persian Masnavi (epic in rhymed-couplets) genre. His Conference of the Birds is a masterpiece of Sufi lit... more

Professors Fatemeh Keshavarz and Cyrus Zargar explore the poetry of Sa‘di, the traveling poet of 7th/13th-century Shiraz known for his fluid and natural style, wit, and wisdom. His Bustan and Gulistan are considered masterpieces of Persian compositio... more

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Episode 3: Sana'i
Q: How did you first come across his poetry and what drew you to it?
I got to Persian poetry through Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi ... Sanāʾi is such a central figure in that.
Episode 3: Sana'i
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about your relationship to this poet?
I came across Sanāʾi as a child ... I always loved his poetry.
Episode 7: Amir Khusraw
Q: Could you give us a brief intro to his life?
Sure, I can get us started. So yes, Khusraw's dates are 1253 to 1325. He is, of course, one of the greatest poets of medieval India.
Episode 7: Amir Khusraw
Q: Were you also introduced to Khusrow through Qawwali and what have you come to love about his verses?
Yes, of course, through Qawwali. I think that's going to be a common story for many South Asians.
Episode 12: Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse
Q: Could you please tell us a little bit about your relationship to the poet, to Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse and to his poetry?
Imam Owaisi describes his deep-rooted connection with Sufi poetry, emphasizing how he grew up surrounded by this artistic and spiritual tradition, which ultimately drew him to Shaykh Ibrahim's exceptional work.

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This podcast engages listeners in deep discussions centered on Sufi poetry, showcasing prominent scholars and poets from diverse global backgrounds. It highlights the works of celebrated poets across various languages, including Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and more, while exploring how these literary traditions bridge the sensual and intellectual dimensions of existence. Episodes delve into the spiritual, ethical, and philosophical implications found in poetic traditions, emphasizing the timeless relevance of these works in contemporary discourse. Each episode presents unique insights into the historical and cultural significance of Sufi poetry, appealing to listeners interested in spirituality, literature, and the complexities of the human e... more

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