Reynold Alleyne Nicholson stood as the foremost Rumi scholar in the English language, dedicating his life to the study of Islamic mysticism. He possessed a profound ability to engage with and translate major Sufi texts from Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman Turkish. His most significant contribution was his monumental work on Rumi's Masnavi, for which he produced the first critical Persian edition, the first complete English translation, and the first comprehensive English commentary. This scholarly achievement has exerted a profound and lasting influence on Rumi studies globally, with his commentary even being translated into Persian.
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This collection of poetry by renowned scholar Reynold A. Nicholson showcases his love for Sufi mysticism. The verses explore the themes of devotion, spiritual awakening, and the melting away of the individual self into the divine.
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