THE REFINEMENT OF CHARACTER Photography Rumi and His Friends welcomes

Rumi and His Friends welcomes us into the world of Rumi— through this volume we come to understand what life was like for Rumi and gain inspiration for the illumination of our own

who lived in a world decimated by the Black Death

was his turn

The edition before you presents Ibn 'Ajiba’s (1747-1809) commentary on the great gnostic ʻAbd al-Salām ibn Mashīsh al-ʻAlamī’s (1211–1294) celebrated salutation

Mãshã’Allah

THE REFINEMENT OF CHARACTER Photography Rumi and His Friends welcomesAllah, the Most High said: And indeed, you are of a great moral character." [Qur'an (68): 5] The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "There is nothing which is heavier upon the balance than the good character." Muslim For a Muslim, nobility of character is sought from the Quran and Sunnah. True servitude to Allah, the Most High, is to adhere to the principles, fundamentals and etiquettes that are based upon the teachings of