The Risalo of Shah Abdul Latif: Sufi Poetry from Sindh - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Shah Abdul Latif, Christopher ShackleSeries:Murty Classical Library of IndiaPublish date:10/14/2025Pages:352
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Harvard University PressISBN-13:9780674302822ISBN-10:674302826UPC:9780674302822Book Category:Poetry, Religion, Literary CollectionsBook Subcategory:Subjects & Themes, Islam, AsianBook Topic:Religious, Sufi, IndicSize:8.00 x 5.20 x 1.10 inchesWeight:0.5512Product ID:SCYSX8Q0Q4
A landmark English translation of Sindhi literature's most famous classic.
Shah Abdul Latif's Risalo, loosely translated as "the message," is widely regarded as the pinnacle of Sindhi literature, cherished across South Asia and the diaspora. This collection of Sufi verses, originally crafted for musical performance in the eighteenth century, weaves a rich tapestry of mystical and divine love, drawing on both Islamic tradition and local Sindhi culture. Latif's poetry also immortalizes timeless love stories, such as those of Sasui Punhun, Suhini Mehar (Sohni Mahiwal), and Lila Chanesar, which continue to captivate millions. Latif (1689-1752) is a revered Sufi saint whose shrine is a beloved pilgrimage site in present-day Pakistan. His Risalo reflects a deep commitment to bringing together Islamic as well as Hindu devotional and ascetic traditions, and includes verses celebrating the spirituality of yogis. This first authoritative translation into modern English introduces a new generation to one of the greatest treasures of Indo-Islamic literature.Languages:EnglishPublisher:Harvard University PressISBN-13:9780674302822ISBN-10:674302826UPC:9780674302822Book Category:Poetry, Religion, Literary CollectionsBook Subcategory:Subjects & Themes, Islam, AsianBook Topic:Religious, Sufi, IndicSize:8.00 x 5.20 x 1.10 inchesWeight:0.5512Product ID:SCYSX8Q0Q4
Shackle, Christopher: - Christopher Shackle is a Fellow of the British Academy and Emeritus Professor of the Modern Languages of South Asia at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His awards include the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, the highest award for the arts in Pakistan.
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