Mikhail Naimy (Book order)

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Mikha'il Na'ima was a Lebanese author and poet whose work delved into mysticism and the profound philosophical questions of human existence. His writing style is marked by its poetic urgency and depth of insight, prompting readers to contemplate the fundamental aspects of life. He explored various genres, including essays, poetry, and drama, with his writings often examining spiritual journeys and enlightenment. Na'ima was a pivotal figure in an intellectual movement that spurred the renewal of Arab culture and thought.

The Book of Mirdad

192 pages
7 hours of reading

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A classic of spiritual literature for fans of visionary, metaphysical, and mystical novels such as The Little Prince and The Alchemist Mikhail Naimy, a contemporary of Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet, has woven legend, mysticism, philosophy and poetry into a powerful allegorical story that has touched the hearts of millions of readers. This timeless allegorical tale presents the teachings of Mirdad, abbott of a monastery that stands where Noah's Ark came to rest after the Flood. In a series of dialogues with his disciples, Mirdad offers lessons on themes such as love, obedience, borrowing and lending, repentance, old age, and the cycle of life and death. Reissued for a new generation, this prophetic work calls on humankind to prepare for another deluge, greater than Noah's, when Heaven will be revealed on Earth. Includes a new foreword by Andrew Harvey, author of the bestselling A Journey in Ladakh and several other seminal works of spirituality.