The Mesnevi: Modernised

The Mesnevi: Modernised is a fresh, faithful retelling of Rumi's thirteenth-century masterpiece—the foundational text of Sufi mysticism and one of the world's great works of spiritual literature.

Drawing on James W. Redhouse's 1881 translation, this new edition reshapes Rumi's voice into modern English without losing its music or meaning. The result is both poetic and readable—a book that restores the Mesnevi's depth for readers of every background.

Each tale and reflection opens a window onto the inner life, exploring love, longing, and the mystery of union with the divine. This second volume in the Islamic Heritage Press Series stands alongside The Inner Path as part of an ongoing effort to revive the classics of Islamic spirituality in clear, contemporary language.

For readers of: Rumi, Hafiz, Kahlil Gibran, Attar, Ibn Arabi, and The Prophet
Themes: Sufi poetry, Islamic mysticism, spiritual awakening, divine love, the journey of the soul, the search for truth.