Sharib Press is delighted to
announce a new publication
venture.
Book one and two of the six books that make up this
marvellous masterpiece of Sufi literature and spiritual
wisdom are available in the form of an audio book
consisting of 24 CDs. They can be purchased separately.
Presented in a leather bound album the CDs are
accompanied by short written notes to assist the persons
who are new to the rich symbolism and the many
references to Qur'anic and other texts.
The set of discs are available from the web site - they
can be purchased separately.
ISBN 0-9549077-0-1
Price; £20.00 for the two sets includes leather case.
In the Name of the Merciful and Compassionate God
Book One of the Masnevi of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi
Consisting of a set of 13 audio compact discs of the classic English translation by Reynold A. Nicholson, of
the inspired Persian work of the illustrious 13th century Sufi saint, whose tomb is in Konya, (Turkey). Read
in English by Jamiluddin Morris Zahuri
Even amongst the glittering ranks of the great Sufi saints Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273 A.D.)
stands out as shining beacon of sanity, light, and love in world seething with conflict, torment, and moral
uncertainty. Though his spiritual grandeur rests on far more than a single book, he more than merits his
current literary pre-eminence in East and West on the basis of his ‘Masnevi’ alone. This is a book which
plumbs the depths and soars to the heights of wisdom, morality, religion, humanity, spirituality and, all
encompassing, Divine Love.
Like a vast tree its roots draw inspiration from the heart of the Divine Secret and make it manifest in the
form of stories and anecdotes containing humour and tragedy, conflict and love, passion and longing,
duplicity and sincerity. Spreading out in diverse directions each branch sustains an abundance of mystical
fruit. Vision, morality, ethics, contemplation, spiritual knowledge, prayer, commentary and sermons, jostle
each other to attract our attention. In Mevlana’s own words the Masnevi is: ‘Most excellent as a spiritual
resting place….thereby the free are gladdened and rejoiced.’
The eternal verities of the Holy Qur’an pervade every sentence like sap in the tree. Ever-present within it,
prophets and saints seem to be pouring their blessings on to it. Whilst the brilliant sun sparkles on every
leaf, its cool shade seems to be inviting the seeker to the rest and the refreshment of Truth.
The Masnevi consists of six books of which this is the first. It is written mostly in Persian by disciples as it
was recited, and, in the original, is in rhymed couplets. Professor Nicholson’s prose translation into English
from the earliest manuscripts, though made about 80 years ago, remains the most scholarly and most
widely acclaimed. It was originally published by E. J. W. Gibbs Memorial Trust in 1936. It is hoped the full
set of 6 books will eventually be brought out in this audio book format.
Each disc is accompanied by brief written notes to enable the listener who is unfamiliar with some of the
many references and symbolism to follow the text.
The book is read by Jamiluddin Morris Zahuri, a spiritual disciple and caliph of the late Dr Zahurul Hassan
Sharib of the Chishti, Qadiri, and Gudri Shah traditions of Sufism. Jamil Saheb regularly visits the ‘Urs of
Mevlana Rumi and has strong connections with the late Hajji Nuri Baba of Konya.
The 13 discs presented here last about 17 hours in total. They are recorded on a home computer and
require a CD player that is compatible with this sort of CD (CD-RW).
The discs have been recently re-edited with improved sound quality and they now incorporate interludes of
Ney music.
Book Two
Continues this great work and incorporates ney (flute) intermissions - it consists of 11 discs.
Recorded in Southampton, (UK) January 2004 - January 2006.
Produced by Sharib Press.
Book One of the Masnevi of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi
Consisting of a set of 13 audio compact discs of the classic English translation by Reynold A. Nicholson, of
the inspired Persian work of the illustrious 13th century Sufi saint, whose tomb is in Konya, (Turkey). Read
in English by Jamiluddin Morris Zahuri
Even amongst the glittering ranks of the great Sufi saints Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273 A.D.)
stands out as shining beacon of sanity, light, and love in world seething with conflict, torment, and moral
uncertainty. Though his spiritual grandeur rests on far more than a single book, he more than merits his
current literary pre-eminence in East and West on the basis of his ‘Masnevi’ alone. This is a book which
plumbs the depths and soars to the heights of wisdom, morality, religion, humanity, spirituality and, all
encompassing, Divine Love.
Like a vast tree its roots draw inspiration from the heart of the Divine Secret and make it manifest in the
form of stories and anecdotes containing humour and tragedy, conflict and love, passion and longing,
duplicity and sincerity. Spreading out in diverse directions each branch sustains an abundance of mystical
fruit. Vision, morality, ethics, contemplation, spiritual knowledge, prayer, commentary and sermons, jostle
each other to attract our attention. In Mevlana’s own words the Masnevi is: ‘Most excellent as a spiritual
resting place….thereby the free are gladdened and rejoiced.’
The eternal verities of the Holy Qur’an pervade every sentence like sap in the tree. Ever-present within it,
prophets and saints seem to be pouring their blessings on to it. Whilst the brilliant sun sparkles on every
leaf, its cool shade seems to be inviting the seeker to the rest and the refreshment of Truth.
The Masnevi consists of six books of which this is the first. It is written mostly in Persian by disciples as it
was recited, and, in the original, is in rhymed couplets. Professor Nicholson’s prose translation into English
from the earliest manuscripts, though made about 80 years ago, remains the most scholarly and most
widely acclaimed. It was originally published by E. J. W. Gibbs Memorial Trust in 1936. It is hoped the full
set of 6 books will eventually be brought out in this audio book format.
Each disc is accompanied by brief written notes to enable the listener who is unfamiliar with some of the
many references and symbolism to follow the text.
The book is read by Jamiluddin Morris Zahuri, a spiritual disciple and caliph of the late Dr Zahurul Hassan
Sharib of the Chishti, Qadiri, and Gudri Shah traditions of Sufism. Jamil Saheb regularly visits the ‘Urs of
Mevlana Rumi and has strong connections with the late Hajji Nuri Baba of Konya.
The 13 discs presented here last about 17 hours in total. They are recorded on a home computer and
require a CD player that is compatible with this sort of CD (CD-RW).
The discs have been recently re-edited with improved sound quality and they now incorporate interludes of
Ney music.
Book Two
Continues this great work and incorporates ney (flute) intermissions - it consists of 11 discs.
Recorded in Southampton, (UK) January 2004 - January 2006.
Produced by Sharib Press.