The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rumi Meditations

by Yahiya Emerick

Discover moving meditation with one of today's top-selling poets.

Rumi was a 13th-century Sufi theologian and poet who spoke of love, unity with God, and spiritual growth. Rumi and his followers, known as the Whirling Dervishes, employed music, poetry, and dance to become closer to God. This guide brings the unique practice of moving meditation to American readers, offering more than 40 meditations based on Rumi's poems.
? Includes a timeline of Rumi's life, a glossary, and resources for further exploration

256 pages, Paperback

First published February 5, 2008

About the author

Yahiya Emerick has been a prolific author and has written many articles that have been published in local as well as national magazines, both in North America and abroad. Amirah Publishing was founded by Yahiya Emerick in 1992 in order to further his ideal of publishing American-oriented literature on Islam. Much to his chagrin, Brother Yahiya found that many traditional Muslims were quite content with the old, outdated books imported from overseas and could not conceive of the need for literature specifically designed for the North American environment.

After having written two books, which received wide acclaim in local Muslim circles, Brother Yahiya looked in vain for a publisher willing to work with him in this vision. After many promises and vague arrangements, he decided to form his own company and work for Allah as best he knew how. Today, with the addition of Reshma Baig, Qasim Najar and Samina Baig to the team, Amirah Publishing is enjoying rapid growth and recognition among Muslims as a source for original, as well as improved literature, for use in a strictly American environment.

(courtesy islamfortiday.com)

Reviews

[Faye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yahiya Emetic made Rumi come alive. This is an immensely readable guide to understanding the poet/philosopher/mystic. Taken a bit at a time, preferably seaside with a cup of tea, it can transform the day.

[Carolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite the title, an intelligent guide. It provided a historic and cultural background that gave me a new understanding and appreciation of this Sufi poet's words.

[Jonathan McWilliams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid life advice and poetry that helps convey deeper wisdoms into lamen terms. This goes hand in hand with Meditations by Aurelius