Nasim al-Wasl The Zephyr of Being There
The universe is but from the oceans of His Being,
Pouring forth to us;
In it swim and plunge, to see ecstasies,
And your heart’s very desire.
Sheikh ʿAbd al-Rahman al-Shaghouri (d. 1425/2004)
Clearness without water,
Lightness without breeze.
Illumination without fire,
And soul without body.
Sultan of the Lovers, Ibn al-Farid (d. 632/1235)
If those of Love’s union
Do accept me;
Then every state
Is beauty itself.
Sheikh ʿAli Wafa (d. 807/1404)
My eye at anything besides
Your beauty does not gaze.
Sheikh ʿAbd al-Ghani al-Nabulusi (d. 1143/1731)
Limitless Beauty in confines [of the universe],
That appears not to he who is encaged [in the sensory].
Sheikh ʿUmar al-Yafi (d. 1233/1818)
A Hadra Manual of the Shadhili Order
This classic compendium brings together near three hundred Arabic poems of Islamic spirituality. Penned by some of the greatest Sufi masters, like Abu Madyan and Ahmad al-ʿAlawi, these qasidas or odes celebrate the enduring love of the Divine. Rich in symbol and metaphor, they distil the epiphanies of a lifetime’s wayfaring and offer spiritual intuitions to hearts polished by the remembrance of Allah.
Exquisitely designed and produced, the anthology is small enough to sit open in the palm of your hand, making it a timeless companion for those wanting to enrich their spiritual lives.
Audio Library
With over 25 hours of material, this website serves as an audio companion to Nasim al-wasl, and is home to over 800 dedicated and historically sourced recordings—ready now, for you to learn, sing, and enjoy.
Qasidas have primary recordings, various renditions, and alternative melodies. View some samples below:
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