Ibn Al Farid Sufi Poetry -لك قرب مني ببعدك عني - Arabic Calligraphy

Ibn Al Farid Sufi Poetry -لك قرب مني ببعدك عني - Arabic CalligraphyIbn al Farid was a renowned Sufi poet from Egypt who lived in the 13th century. He is considered one of the greatest mystical poets in Arabic literature and an influential figure within Sufi mysticism. Ibn al Farid is particularly known for his poetry written in the style of the qasida (a classical Arabic poetic form). His poems often explore themes of divine love, spiritual yearning, and the path of mysticism. His verses are characterized by

And not to be trapped by withering laurels

As Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself

was an early Islamic mystic and poet who lived in the 8th century CE

(The Conference of the Birds - The Hoopoe's reply to the Peacock"Translation by: C

از برای شرف بـه نوک مژه

حبّذا ليلَةٌ بها صِدْتُ إسْراكَ

in your distance from me

understanding that each experience has something to teach us

The secrets of the sun are yours

أدنيتني منك حتَّى ظننتُ أنَّك أنِّي

Though the vault seems a prison

And you alone shall climb my steep and rocky soul