Sohbet of the Week (43 - 26)

Sufi Poems – Hafiz - 6

Hafiz, Persian poet (1310-1390), grew up in Shiraz. As a young boy he was all ears hearing the holy Qur’an recited. When his father died, he left school to work at a bakery and as a copyist. Hafiz later became a poet at the court of Abu Ishak and also taught at a religious college. He is widely revered until today; his tomb is often visited in Shiraz.

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Come!

Come!

Let's scatter roses and pour wine in the glass;

we'll shatter heaven's roof and lay a new foundation.

If sorrow raises armies to shed the blood of lovers,

I'll join with the wine bearer so we can overthrow them.

With a sweet string at hand, play a sweet song, my friend,

so we can clap and sing a song

and lose our heads in dancing.

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Heartily,

Puran

Dear friends, here is a wonderful website an overview over all the many outstanding poets

which the Indian Sufi Culture has brought in the course of the many centuries.

Poet Seers - Sufi Poets

Dear friends, here are the collected 'Sohbets' 2026, much joy listening!