I Swear My Dear Son

I SWEAR MY DEAR SON

I swear my dear son
no one in the entire world
is as precious as you are

look at that mirror
take a good look at yourself
who else is there above and beyond you

now give yourself a kiss
and with sweet whispers
fill your ears to the brim

watch for all that beauty
reflecting from you
and sing a love song to your existence

you can never overdo
praising your own soul
you can never over-pamper your heart

you are both
the father and the son
the sugar and the sugar cane

who else but you
please tell me who else
can ever take your place

now give yourself a smile
what is the worth of a diamond
if it doesn't shine

how can i ever put a price
on the diamond that you are
you are the entire treasure of the house

you and your shadow
are forever present in this world
you're that glorious bird of paradise

-- Ghazal 2148, from the Diwan-e Shams
Poetic translation by Nader Khalili
"Rumi, Fountain of Fire"

Jalaluddin al Rumi, one of the greatest Muslim saints and mystics, has also been hailed by Western scholars as the greatest mystical poet of all time. Popular versions of his poetry have made him the best-selling poet in America in recent years, after a period of over 700 years, during which his fame has endured in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

The popularity of his poetry has spread in the West because of its heart-felt themes of lover-beloved mysticism, and its spiritual joy which seems to emancipate even from the most distorted versions in English. However, this has also been attained by sacrifices; a lack of accuracy of the meanings of his words and teachings; and a deliberate belittlement and evasion of verses in his poetry that revealed that he was a pious Muslim all his life, and a very devoted follower of a daily life filled with prayer, as exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.

He was born in what is now the nation of Tajikistan (the country north of Afghanistan) in the town of Wakhsh , where his father worked as a Muslim preacher and scholar. Wahksh was part of the cultural area of the ancient city of Balkh (in present-day Afghanistan), which had been a major center of Islamic learning for five hundred years before Rumi was born. His father, also a great mystic, or sufi master, was from Balkh. He named his son Muhammad, but later called him by the additional name, Jalâlu 'd-deen ("the Glory of the Faith"). His full name was Jalâlu 'd-deen Muhammad bin Husayn al-Balkhî. Later, when he moved to Anatolia (present day Turkey) with his family, he became known as Jalâlu 'd-deen Muhammad al-Roomee. This is because Anatolia had been called for centuries "Rûm" (Rome) which meant "the land of the Greeks" (who had long ruled the area from Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and later the Byzantine Empire). In the East, he has always been known as Mawlânâ.Only in the West has he been called "Rumi.."

Rumi must have memorized much or all of the Holy Qur'an when he was young, because the Mathnawi and his other poetry are filled with direct quotes in Arabic, Persian paraphrases, and references to Qur'anic verses.

Rumi was 37 years of age when he met his second sufi master, Shamsu 'd-deen Muhammad al-Tabreezee (from Tabrîz), traditionally believed to have been about 60 years old. In a biography of Rumi, written by a disciple of Rumi's grandson, Aflâkî, are many accounts of how Rumi prayed the five daily Islamic prayers, fasted during the month of Ramadan, and did many extended voluntary fasts. But it is in the masterpiece of his later life, the Mathnawî-ye Ma`nawî (literally, "Rhymed Couplets of Deep Spiritual Meaning") that he reveals himself as both a profound mystic and an extremely devout Muslim. And a study of his stories and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad reveals his veneration and love for the Holy Prophet and the Revelation that was sent to him from God Most High.

Mawlânâ Jalâluddîn Muhammad al-Balkhî al-Rûmî died in 1273 and was buried next to his father's tomb in Konya, Turkey. The anniversary of his death was commemorated for centuries according to the Islamic lunar calendar, but has been celebrated in Turkey for the past 50 years according to the Western calendar on December 17. On the night of this date, Mevlevis all over the world whirl in remembrance and glorification of God, and many kinds of groups read Rumi's poetry in their own languages.

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[niksma5]

I found this video by mistake, looking for a song for my son Saeed on his birth day.

He's half persian and half mexican.

This is what I was looking for to share it with him on his 16th birth day and also share it with my other son Kareem.

Thank you for this beautiful poem.

[Shamoosa1989]

@niksma5 thank you so much for your words, truly I am honoured that you choose to send this. May you and your sons, have a wonderful life!

[kissesbackatcha]

nice

[Shamoosa1989]

Thanks :]

[worldsun12]

Awesome video .

[Shamoosa1989]

Thanks a lot

[TarikSeffair]

...vous ne pouvez jamais trop choyer votre coeur vous êtes tous deux le père et le fils le sucre et la canne à sucre qui d'autre, mais vous S'il vous plaît dites-moi qui d'autre ne pourra jamais prendre ta place maintenant vous donner un sourire Quelle est la valeur d'un diamant si elle ne brille pas Comment puis-je jamais mis un prix sur le diamant que vous êtes vous êtes tout le trésor de la maison vous et votre ombre sont toujours présents dans ce monde vous êtes l'oiseau de paradis glorieuse

[TarikSeffair]

JE JURE Mon cher fils Je jure mon cher fils personne dans le monde entier est aussi précieuse que vous êtes regardez le miroir prendre un bon aperçu de soi-même Qui d'autre est là-dessus et au-delà, vous maintenant vous donner un baiser et avec murmure doux remplir vos oreilles à ras bord surveiller toute cette beauté reflétant de vous et chanter une chanson d'amour à votre existence vous ne pouvez jamais abuser louant votre propre âme ...

[TarikSeffair]

Verry Beautiful Song

Thank you

[wilsonkick1]

breathtaking - love it so much

[vadim17249]

Great!

[RoseHoHoBa]

好棒的分享~~謝謝您!! ~~~~~~~~~~~from HoHoBa in TAIWAN

What a wonderful sharing is!~! I have to repeat to see this Music Video again and again for many times...The father's LOVE is not replace of anything in the world. Many thanks a lot~~ I like this MV very much ~~~~~~~~~~~

[harisqureshi802951]

a lot of tears



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