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Through this second collection in the “Songs of the Soul” series, we encounter a world where Divine Grace is always with us and every moment is an opportunity to “begin again” in God’s Name. Whether amidst expansion or contraction, whether witnessing the intricacies of the human body or the canopy of the stars, Camille Hamilton Adams Helminski draws our attention to something subtle yet intoxicating with Its Beauty. Her clarity of vision, as well as her appreciation of the Mysterious, compels us to witness the workings of the Divine within our lives, with wonder, opening the heart to this Love, our very Life, the Source of our breath—this Force that pours through us and knows no boundaries! -
Stories of the Lovers of God: Excerpts from the Manaqib al-'Arifin of Aflaki
Selected and translated by Camille Helminski, with Susan Blaylock Originally written by Ahmad Aflaki, a devoted follower of the grandson of Rumi, this translation relates anecdotes of the life of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, his father, wife, sons, and daughter and his relationship with Shams of Tabriz and other close companions and disciples. Read a review by Spirituality & Practice. -
Excerpts from Rumi's Sun read by Camille Helminski with Ney Improvisations by the late Arif Bicer. Listen to and download individual tracks or download the complete album below.Track Title Listen
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Track 2. The Palace of the Ancient One; Prophets Recognize Each Other; The Saint of the Saint; Subtle Conversations; One Step to the Goal
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Track 3. Ney Taksim
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Track 4. The Sea Bird; Look Deeper; Layle and Majnun
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Track 5. Ney Taksim
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Track 6. True Yearning; Whose Business Is it, Anyway; Ibrahim Adham
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Track 7. Ney Taksim
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Track 8. The Meaning of Sainthood; Turning Grace; The Best of Human Beings is the One Who Most Benefits Others; Don't Cling to Anything but Him
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Track 9. Ney Taksim
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Track 10. Mevlana Has No Equal; Planting Crops; May Your Winter Turn to Spring; May Revelation Dawn within You; Learning Unity
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Track 11. Ney Taksim
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The Teachings of Shams of Tabriz
Translated by Camille Helminski and Refik Algan Revised edition with surah index Rumi’s Sun collects many lessons and discourses from Shams of Tabriz, the Sufi mystic and spiritual master who was the catalyst for Rumi’s awakening. His teachings and insights inspired much of Rumi’s poetry and are still celebrated today by all Sufis. Translated by two noted students of Sufism, Shams’ timeless teachings are presented here in their traditional order. -
A Daybook of Spiritual Guidance 365 Selections from the Mathnawi of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi
Translated by Kabir and Camille Helminski Daylight presents Rumi's spiritual teaching concisely and comprehensively, in a translation that touches heart and mind. The Mathnawi, from which these selections are taken, can justifiably be considered the greatest spiritual masterpiece ever written by a human being. -
The Discourses of Jalaluddin Rumi
Introduction and Translation by W.M. Thackston, Jr. Signs of the Unseen, a translation of Rumi's Fihi ma Fihi, is a collection of his lectures, discourses, conversations and comments on various and sundry topics. In many cases the discussions preserved in this book provide us with the most sustained exposition available of his thought on a given topic. -
Writings on Character and Virtue from Islamic and other sources
By Camille Helminski This anthology of writings on virtue and character from Islamic and other traditions has received universal praise internationally. This book will give a profound insight into the qualities of mercy, tenderness, generosity, and nobility that are at the heart of Islamic tradition at its best--virtues which are essentially universal. From the Prophet Muhammad and Imam Ali to Florence Nightingale and Mother Teresa. -
Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad
Selected by Charles Le Gai Eaton Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad from the Mishkat al-Masabih, with an Introduction by Jeremy Henzell-Thomas. This collection highlights not only many of the most loved and important sayings of the Prophet (peace upon him), but many that reveal an unexpected, personal side of the man himself. -
Exploring the Spiritual Vocabulary of Islam
By Kabir Helminski This book clarifies more than 200 key Islamic spiritual, philosophic, and metaphysical terms, elucidating these within a comprehensive understanding of the human soul and its place in an eternal reality. Included is an important essay on Islamic epitemology by Prince Ghazi Bin Muhammad: Truth and Knowledge. -
A Sourcebook of Spiritual Perspectives On Nature and the Environment
By Camille Helminski An anthology of spiritual perspectives on nature and th environment. Camille's anthology will forever change how you see the natural world and our place in it. Themes from the Qur'an introduce each chapter, while the content is taken from the writing of great nature lovers from many cultures and traditions. [Paperback] -
Selected Lyric Poetry of Yunus Emre
Translated by Refik Algan & Kabir Helminski Yunus Emre (d. 1320?), called the "greatest folk poet in Islam" (Talat Sait Halman), was an unlettered Turkish shepherd who sang mystical songs which are still popular today. He was the first of a whole tradition of Turkish Sufi troubadours who sang of the Divine Presence, the Beloved, the Friend. His songs/poems convey a profound yet earthy spirituality. His subject is the Heart, the point of awareness where God is realized in us. "I've come to build some heart," Yunus sings. We are proud to introduce this great poet to readers of English. -
The Enlightened Heart of Islam
By Jamal Rahman The sweetest introduction to Islam you will ever read. Jamal Rahman shows that Islam is good therapy, as he reflects on the wisdom teachings at the heart of Islamic life, especially those exemplified by his grandfather who was a Murshid (wiseman) in a village in Bangladesh. Including many quotes from Rumi.
