The Illuminated Hafiz | Book Picks

“In these fractious times when the beauty of Islam has been obscured by a haze of misunderstanding, The Illuminated Hafiz lifts a lineage of loving-kindness, passionate devotion and perfected wisdom back into the light."

~ Mirabai Starr, author of Caravan of No Despair and Wild Mercy

“Savor every page of The Illuminated Hafiz.It will soothe your soul and heal the wounds inflicted by reason.”

~ Deepak Chopra, MD

Click here to purchase! We will receive a percentage of all sales.Rarely do we encounter poetry that ignites and intoxicates the soul. Few poets have ever done so as brilliantly as Hafiz of Shiraz. The Illuminated Hafiz is a celebration of how even now, seven centuries after his death, this Persian mystic remains one of the most beloved poets in the world.The Illuminated Hafiz presents selections from the master’s alluring works as they’ve never been seen before—merging translations from Coleman Barks, Robert Bly, Omid Safi, and other mystics and scholars with evocative art by Michael and Saliha Green.Following in the tradition of The Illuminated Rumi, this inspiring collection also contains short commentaries on Hafiz and the significance of his work, as well as a glossary explaining his imagery and subtle use of language.

“Michael and Saliha Green have created an alchemical blend of brilliant translation and transcendent illustration to be sipped slowly..."

~ Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author of Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent

A contemporary take on classical illuminated manuscripts, The Illuminated Hafiz reveals why Hafiz’s verse endures as timeless spiritual guidance in the Middle East, and why his sublime words of light continue to grow in popularity in the West and throughout the world.

“We are living in a transitional moment in the life of our planet. It is clear we cannot continue doing business as usual, but what motivating force will lead us to make the deep, systems-level changes that are needed to benefit all living things, to regenerate the damage we have done all over the world, and restore planetary health?In The Illuminated Hafiz, we find profound inspiration in the poetry of great spiritual genius that can take us beyond our separate selves and our limited imaginations to the place in the heart where Love dwells. And in Love we discover connectedness and the true power to generate all the change we need.” (Robert Smith, consultant for sustainable investing.)

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“Hafiz is a poet’s poet, seer, and teacher, and The Illuminated Hafiz splendidly brings forth his sublime ghazals for us today―pollen from the heart’s garden and pith heartwood of the tree of life."

~ Gary Gach, author of Pause Breathe Smile

Hafiz of Shiraz (c.1315–1390) known as “The Tongue of the Hidden Mysteries,” was a Persian poet and mystic whose life and works reached the height of spiritual attainment. Hafiz has influenced generations of renowned writers and artists in the East and West with his verse devoted to revealing the mysteries of human and divine passion on the path to union with God.

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