by Daniel Seeker | Nov 30, 2023 | Poetry, Quotes, Sufism
Ibn Arabi was a Sufi philosopher, mystic poet who lived from 1165 to 1240. Born in Andalusia, Ibn Arabi is sometimes considered as “al-Shaykh al-Akbar”, a title given to him as he was one of the most influential and greatest thinkers in Sufism, the mystery... 
by Daniel Seeker | Nov 28, 2023 | Poetry, Quotes, Sufism
Bulleh Shah (1680-1757), the Punjabi Sufi mystic poet and philosopher born in 1680, occupies a revered place in the cultural and spiritual tapestry of the Mughal Empire era. His legacy endures through a body of work that transcends temporal and religious boundaries.... 
by Daniel Seeker | Nov 23, 2023 | Quotes, Spirituality, Sufism
What is a sufi? Is there such a thing as ‘islamic mysticism’? Are sufis even muslims? The term Sufi has historically been applied to Muslim ascetics who, like Christian hermits, dressed in woolen robes as a symbol of repentance and self-denial. Sufis are... 
by Daniel Seeker | Jan 19, 2023 | Quotes, Sufism
Saadi Shirazi was a highly influential Persian poet and writer who lived in the 13th century. He is best known today for his works ‘Gulistan’, ‘Bustan’ and for his extensive love poetry (ghazals). Together with Rumi and Hafez, he is considered...