In this poem Rumi captures the meaning of Ramadan, which began this past week. Although the fasting causes stress, that only serves to cleanse the body and liberate “the invisible treasure of the heart.”
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Break Your Fast with Joy
This Rumi poem celebrates the end of Ramadan, which occurs Wednesday. Drawing on stories that are familiar to Jews and Christians, he talks about the light that has broken in.
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Celebrate! The Month of Fasting Is Come
In this Ramadan poem by Rumi, the month of fasting is compared to a friend, an intoxicant, “a beautiful fortune,” a secret illumination, a plentiful harvest, and a silk outfit than one dons.
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During Lent, Don’t Avoid the Knife
To use a horticultural analogy, Lent is a time to nurture the insights, to prune the tree, that come with Epiphany. This wonderful Rumi poem captures what is at stake.
The First Day of the Feast Has Come
A Rumi poem capturing the joy that is represented by the Ramadan feast.
A New Song Comes out of the Fire
A Rumi poem for Ramadan, which begins next Saturday.
Sacrifice Ram of Pride, Not Isaac
Rumi honors the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha, which centers on the story of Abraham and Isaac.
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The Spirit’s Table Has Arrived from Heaven
In this Ramadan poem by Rumi, fasting is seen as a way of escaping the body.
