Rumi: Say I Am You (Sufi Poem)

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Rumi's poems elegantly and consistently touch our inner being and inspire us to go beyond our limitations towards the Divine.

The music: The credits do appear at the end of this video, but it is by the composer, Eleni Karaindrou, and is the theme music called "Eternity and a Day" from the movie, Aggelopoulos.

A note on the music: This entire video was constructed in silence-only the poem and the images were put together without my knowing what music would be the right one. The music is so important to the interpretation of these poems. Rather than reading them, the music is my voice. When I 'laid' this beautiful piece of music over the video it fit perfectly. Few edits were made to accomodate the images to fit the music. They seem to be made for each other.

Note for those who overlook the message and want to 'claim' Rumi as their own (country, nationality, language) they've missed the point completely and these comments will be deleted.

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Rumi: Say I Am You (Sufi Poem)

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  • Pleasant !

    Beyond words !

    By Zolgharn 1218955208 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • There is no ban on ...

    There is no ban on music in the Qur'an. Quote the Qur'an, or remain silent.

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  • I am afraid I don't ...

    I am afraid I don't understand your statement, please elaborate. What is not wise? Please give the scripture from the Koran that outlaws music or dance.

    By Chivalryaintdead [Affiliate User] 1201368566 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • comments was for ...

    comments was for Chivalryaintdead

    By chatimentz [Affiliate User] 1201367525 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • You are not really ...

    You are not really wise my friend.
    It is simply a way to be grateful, thankful together. Nothing wrong with that.

    By chatimentz [Affiliate User] 1201367453 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • In fact many calls ...

    In fact many calls to prayer would be outlawed if that were true.

    By Chivalryaintdead [Affiliate User] 1201358367 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Actually that is a ...

    Actually that is a Wahabi tradition, as far as I know the Koran does not outlaw music or dancing.
    There would be no music ever made in a muslim country if this were true.
    I am not a Sufi or a Muslim, only a person that has studied various sects of Islam casually.

    By Chivalryaintdead [Affiliate User] 1201358304 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • What do Imam ...

    What do Imam ash-Shaf'ee (rahimahullaah)say about the SUFI'S?
    Baihaqee reports in Manaqib ash-Shaaf'ee,
    "If a man becomes a Sufi in the first part of the day, by the time Zhohr comes upon him you will find him crazy."

    SALAF(.)COM

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  • I agree with that ...

    I agree with that statement, suffering brings about acceptance of God's will, whether your life is hard or easy, accepting God's will is key to having true faith.
    I have at times been able to accept God's will fully, and yet at other times I do not accept it, and sin by turning my face from God's will. Finding your way back to him by accepting and asking for forgiveness is key when you stumble.

    By Chivalryaintdead [Affiliate User] 1201278966 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • you are right and ...

    you are right and he is right as well. He is trying to say that with spirituality comes responsibility. God Himself says : With difficulty comes ease". meaning inherent in the difficulty is the ease. one should feel the pleasure of God while he or she suffers or worships. worshipping or sufferring is an existential movement toward perfection.

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  • very touching

    very touching

    By i689 [Affiliate User] 1201200302 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Thank you for this ...

    Thank you for this wise word
    "I'm trying to be, as much as possible, 0" This trancends all religions.
    Jesus himself said "If anyone wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all"
    and another place he said "For whoever wishes to save his life shall lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake, he is the one who will save it"

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  • "People of ...

    "People of Spirituality, they suffer a lot but they don't complain" Whatt? In my view spirituality frees from suffering. Spirituality is like you are drunk without drinking. It is happiness, not suffering like the burning candle. Only non spiritual people suffer.

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  • Splendid !!! The ...

    Splendid !!!
    The Truth exposed with great love !

    By alphauby [Affiliate User] 1201043146 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • this guy is one of ...

    this guy is one of the biggest shaitan,
    Fuck the kafir sufis,
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  • No, the SUNNAH is ...

    No, the SUNNAH is the truth of Islam.

    By UponClarity [Affiliate User] 1200766394 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Very true. In the ...

    Very true. In the end, to know God, one must love.

    By kaiwaig [Affiliate User] 1198911963 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Oops! I clicked on ...

    Oops! I clicked on the thumbs down when I ment to signal my agreement with your comment.

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  • salaam ...

    salaam

    unfortunatly i was unable to go to London as i live quite far from there. However inshallah i intent to meet the shaykh allah willingly. Thanks for the prays. As the greatest weapon of a muslim is prayers.

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  • salaam 786SID we ...

    salaam 786SID we hope u meet sheik Hisham.inshallah we will pray for u.(to be lucky enough to be able to meet such people is the best thing one can expect in life)the awlia are friends ov allah(swt) coz ov them the world keeps tickin.

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  • Thank You dearly ...

    Thank You dearly for your posts. I will watch more and listen whole-heartedly.I can see there are many wonderful people brought together by these teachings,
    even on "crazy" youtube, for me that is divine.

    By moshimoshi333 [Affiliate User] 1197951605 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • I love Sufism.. ...

    I love Sufism.. Sufism is the truth of Islam teaching..

    By arieyhanz [Affiliate User] 1197492074 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • wonderfull. I've ...

    wonderfull. I've been interrested in Sufism before, but his wonderfull words have pushed me to just find a local Sufi-temple/school and take a look. What a bright mind.

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  • I just love this ...

    I just love this Shiekh; I feel so peaceful when I am listening him

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  • Sufi92: Does he ...

    Sufi92: Does he ever come to Phoenix?Do we have a Naqishbandi order in Arizona?

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  • Salaam thank you i ...

    Salaam thank you i would be greatful if you could let me know where the event will take place and any contact info, I admire the shaykh and i would be honored to meet him.

    Thank you

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  • 786id, SHaykh ...

    786id, SHaykh Hisham is based in Michigan, USA. He does travel extensively world wide, I believe he will going to London in the 1st and 2nd week of Dec. If you are interrested in meeting him, send me a message and I will give you some contact info inshAllah.

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