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.
The Mathnawi of Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi stands as one of the most celebrated and influential texts in Islamic spirituality, revered across centuries and continents. Yet, in today’s world, its profound purpose is often obscured. Written to guide seekers toward Allah through the spiritual teachings of the Shari’ah and Sunnah, the Mathnawi is more than poetry—it is a map for the soul’s journey to the Divine.
In Rayyan Courses' exclusive 3-part series, Shaykh Tameem Ahmadi—an expert in the language and teachings of the Mathnawi—breathes new life into this masterpiece. With clarity and depth, he bridges the gap between its classical essence and the needs of the modern seeker.
An introduction to the Mathnawi of Rumi covering the author's biography, themes, special features of the text and prerequisites to understanding the book.
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.
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).
With selected readings from the muqaddimah and early stories, Shaykh Tameem Ahmadi offers a refreshing perspective, guiding students to appreciate the traditional understanding of this celebrated text.
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 was amazing! I had never studied anything like this. It has inspired me and made me want to learn more about tassawwuf. What I liked the most was the biography of Mawlana Rumi rahmatullahi alayhi, all the Farsi quotes (it sounds beautiful), and all the new Islamic vocabulary I've learnt. I enjoyed this course and would recommend to others!”
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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