Introduction to Mawlana Rumi’s Mathnawi
An introduction to the Mathnawi of Rumi covering the author's biography, themes, special features of the text and prerequisites to understanding the book.
An introductory course to the Mathnawi of Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi covering biographical details of the great author, specialties of the book, prerequisites to understanding the book and fundamental themes.
Additionally, the muqaddimah and a few initial stories are covered to expose the student to the style and methodology of the Mathnawi.
The Mathnawi is a celebrated and oft-studied text in academic circles today yet few traditional English-speaking voices exist to shed light on the book's original purpose. The Mathnawi was written to enable the seeker on the path towards Allah to open his or heart to the spiritual teachings of the Shar'iah and Sunnah. The instructor of this course, Shaykh Tameem Ahmadi, an expert in the language and contents of the Mathnawi, offers a refreshing perspective in introducing this book to the student in hopes of not just reviving the traditional understanding of the book but also to rejuvenate and replenish the soul of the modern believer with love for the Creator.
Note: This on-demand course introduces the Mathnawi to the seeker and does not cover it in full.
Introducing the Great Author
Lesson 1 Quiz
Introducing the Book
Lesson 2 Quiz
Essential Prerequisites for Understanding the Mathnawi (Part 1)
Lesson 3 Quiz
Essential Prerequisites for Understanding the Mathnawi (Part 2)
Lesson 4 Quiz
Essential Prerequisites for Understanding the Mathnawi (Part 3)
Fundamental Themes and Concepts Discussed in the Mathnawi
Lesson 5 Quiz
Muqaddimah of the Mathnawi
Lesson 6 Quiz
This course aims to provide the student with the following outcomes:
An overview of the life of Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi and his works, focusing on his Mathnawi and its specialities
A study of Kalid-e-Mathnawi’s introductory guidelines for the reader of Mathnawi
Fundamental themes and concepts discussed in the Mathnawi
Reading, translation and commentary of the Muqaddimah of the Mathnawi
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Selected readings from the Mathnawi focusing on spiritual lessons that unite a seeker’s heart and soul with the Divine Guidance of the Qur’an and Sunnah.
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Study portions of the Mathnawi in which Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi delves into the most central theme of this book: Ishq-e-Haqiqi (Divine Love).
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Learn about the life and works of Shaykh Farid al-Din Attar and study his Futuwwat Namah (Book of Spiritual Chivalry).