Rabi'a Basri: Selected Poems

by Paul Smith

RABI'A BASRI: SELECTED POEMS Translation & Introduction Paul Smith RABI'A BASRI (717-801). Throughout her life, her Love of God, poverty and self-denial did not waver. She did not possess much other than a broken jug, a rush mat and a brick, which she used as a pillow. She spent nights in prayer and contemplation, chiding herself if she slept because it took her away from her active Love of God. As her fame grew she had many disciples. More interesting...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493585673
• ISBN13: 9781493585670
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"