Najim Mostamand

We are always afraid of death. Death of our loved ones, and even more so, death of our self. But why? As Rumi so eloquently expresses in one of the best Rumi quotes: "a grave is only a curtain for the paradise behind." We become so attached to this world and to our material body and sense of self, that the thought of losing it all and ultimately being seen as "nothing" devastates and frightens us—to the point that we will do anything to avoid thinking or talking about death. But as with everything in life, if we do not understand one thing, we cannot appreciate its opposite. If we do not give death our time, attention, and respect, we will never truly appreciate our life. It is death that makes life meaningful. And so, I hope you all enjoy this wonderful Rumi poem, and use it as a reference for whenever you or a loved one are approaching death and feel petrified, devastated, and hopeless. Please also feel free to share with others who are experiencing a similar situation, and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to this channel to get more inspirational poems like this in front of countless others who need the inspiration and support. #rumi #whenidie #rumipoetry --- Want to feel inspired at even deeper level and experience real spiritual growth? Check out my spiritual podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul (link to Episode 2 below): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA If you liked this video, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/

"Night and day, the lover's tears never end, tears of blood remembering the Beloved." -- Yunus Emre Bask in this ancient love poem from a renowned Sufi mystic and one of Rumi's greatest contemporaries: Yunus Emre. What Yunus Emre expresses and describes in these six stanzas is no ordinary love. It's a state of ecstasy in which one completely loses their mind in love of the Beloved, seeking union and the return to their true home and essence. Enjoy this gem of Sufi poetry, and stay tuned for my upcoming in-depth interpretation of what this poem actually means and how it can help you on your spiritual growth in the path of Love. Finally, please like, share, and subscribe so that more people can enjoy and grow from this channel dedicated to bringing the ancient wisdom in inspirational and mystic poetry into our modern times. #lovepoem #sufipoetry #yunusemre --- Want to learn more about Yunus Emre? Check out this short documentary I created that takes a look at his life and teachings, including some of the similarities and differences between him and Rumi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsBSysorMpU&t=65s --- Want to feel inspired at even deeper level and experience real spiritual growth? Check out my spiritual podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul (link to Episode 2 below): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA If you liked this video, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/

Welcome to Episode 1 of Life Talks with Najim, a series of inspiring videos focused on discussing and solving today's challenges and opportunities using the life wisdom of inspirational poems and quotes. On this inaugural episode, we dive into the poems and quotes of one of the most inspirational and uplifting souls our world has ever seen: Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, or known simply as Rumi. We explore two gems of Rumi poetry, while reading some of the most inspirational Rumi quotes on this subject. If you enjoy this video, please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! #rumi #rumipoem #rumipoetry 0:00 – Introduction 0:47 – Why We Should Never Lose Hope 2:56 – Reading "O Caravan-driver!" by Rumi (Persian & English) 5:43 – Interpreting "O Caravan-driver!" 10:18 – Guidance and Inspiration on How to Build Hope & Patience 14:00 – How Hope & Patience Can Help You Tap Into the Power Within 15:16 – Is Having Hope Simple? 17:10 – Rumi Quote #1 18:12 – Trusting the Universe to Help You 19:47 – Rumi's Friend: the Beloved 20:40 – Rumi Quote #2 23:10 – Reading "Never Lose Hope" by Rumi (Persian & English) 24:26 – Interpreting "Never Lose Hope" 25:03 – Rumi Quote #3 27:10 – Last Messages of Hope 29:26 – Conclusion...Until Next Time! --- Want to feel inspired at even deeper level and experience real spiritual growth? Check out my spirituality podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul (link to Episode 2 below): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA If you liked this video or the series in general, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/

In 13th century Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), there lived two famous poets and Sufi mystics. One, of course, was the world-renowned Rumi. But there was another prominent and leading Sufi poet, who although not as famous as Rumi, still influences countless generations of lovers nearly seven centuries after his death: Yunus Emre. In this short documentary, we take a look at the life and teachings of Yunus Emre, the 13th century Turkish folk poet and Sufi mystic who greatly influenced Turkish culture, literature, poetry, and philosophy. Some writers and scholars even regard him as the most important poet in Turkish history, as well as a key figure in Sufism. We explore some of the legends attached to Yunus Emre, and take a closer look at some of the similarities and differences between him and his contemporary Rumi. The two, in fact, are even said to have met and respected each other, with Rumi seeking Yunus Emre's feedback on the former's literary masterpiece, the Masnavi. So, sit back, rewind the clock and plunge into the depths of mystic Sufism to meet one of its most important figures: the Turkish dervish, Yunus Emre. Hope you enjoy this video and please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Comments, questions, and constructive feedback are always welcome :) #yunusemre #rumi #sufi --- This video is part of the upcoming Episode 3 of my spiritual podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul (link to Episode 2 below): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA&t=0s If you liked this video or the podcast/video series in general, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw --- Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/

There's not a soul in the world that does not want love in some shape or form. We all need to love and be loved, but we often spend too much time looking for love in the wrong places. One love that we especially forget—but that forms the basis of ALL loves—is divine love. Divine love is the supreme feeling and state of Being, helping us achieve spiritual growth and open the doors of inner peace and happiness inside us. Without it, we simply would not exist, let alone have the capacity to experience other loves. This is one of Sufism's biggest spiritual teachings, and a key component of virtually all mystic poetry that seeks to connect our soul with God. Whether you read poems from Rumi, Hafiz or any other Sufi mystic, divine love forms the crux of their every line, message, and teaching. So, I hope you enjoy this inspirational video on Sufism's greatest message, and I hope you feel inspired to embody divine love as well. #divinelove #sufism #inspirational --- This video is part of my upcoming video: Episode 3 of my spiritual podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul (link to Episode 2 below): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA&t=0s If you liked this video or the podcast/video series in general, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw --- Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/

"The real road is found by polishing, polishing the mirror of your heart." ~ Hakim Sanai We often believe that Awakening or achieving enlightenment requires significant effort. That we have to read a bunch of spiritual books, go on an arduous spiritual journey, and continue to amass more and more life wisdom. These are all necessary to a degree. But the simple truth is that achieving Awakening is more of a function of surrendering than attaining. If you read and look at nearly all sources of ancient wisdom, you'll see that surrendering and even annihilating one's sense of self is the key to reuniting with Source and realizing our true essence. Hakim Sanai's deep poem about awakening is no different. There's a reason why Sufi masters like Attar and Rumi list Hakim Sanai as one of their biggest spiritual influences. Rumi even stated in his poetry that: "Attar was the soul and Sanai its two eyes; we came from their path." In this video, we start by reading Hakim Sanai's poem before diving into its lines and distilling the ultimate meaning. This poem is especially for you if you want to: ---Know how to achieve awakening ---Know how to reunite with source ---Know what is non duality ---Know how to start your spiritual journey with God ---Know how to connect with God spiritually ---Are interested in spiritual poems about gods love ---Are interested in spiritual growth being your higher self ---Love mystic poetry and uplifting poetry If you want to learn more about Sanai, check out the short biography video I created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrDLBHfsgHU&t=11s Hope you enjoy this video, and feel free to share and let me know how I can make these videos even better! #hakimsanai #deeppoem #awakening --- This video is part of a longer video from Episode 2 of my spiritual podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA If you liked this video or the podcast/video series in general, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw --- Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/

If you're looking for a deep poem with tons of practical life wisdom, you've come to the right place. This video is best for anyone who wants to know: ---How to be happy and more joyful; ---How to be more wiser and calmer; ---How to find Divine Love ---Who am I and what is my true essence; ---What is my purpose in life; ---What is the soul; ---How to overcome ego and how to discover my true self; ---How to stop anxiety and suffering; ---How to become more spiritually awake ---How to become more spiritually aware ---How to be more spiritual without religion ---How to stop being attached to material things; ---How to slow down in life; ---And so much more. Full of life wisdom that shows us how to live a better life, Attar's Invocation is an incredibly deep and spiritual poem that helps us raise our consciousness and achieve the ultimate peace, love, and joy we're after. It shifts our attention from thinking that we are at the center of the world to seeing the grandness and multiplicity of the world—one that will surely inspire us to remember God, Source, and the Universe who put all of it together. In this inspirational video, we read the uplifting poem with calm relaxing music, before uncovering its layers of meanings using examples and video clips from our modern times. In this way, we not only enjoy the poem and the state of Being it can take us to, but we also apply the wisdom to real-life problems, situations, etc. If you love Sufism, life wisdom, mystic poetry, spirituality, self-actualization, meditation, and inspirational poetry, this video is definitely for you. And if you don't know who Attar is, check out this short biography video I created that can help you learn who this wise mystic and poet really was. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SerAOsl14Fk&t=8s So wise, in fact, that the great Rumi himself described him as one of his greatest teachers and spiritual influences, stating: ""Attar has roamed through the seven cities of love while we have barely turned down the first street." Let me know what you think in the comments below! #deeppoem #spiritualpoetry #fariduddin --- This video is part of a longer video from Episode 2 of my spiritual podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA&t=0s If you liked this video or the podcast/video series in general, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw --- Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/

Drink From Your Soul is one of my favorite original and spiritual poems, because it is layered with symbols and yet it's so easy to read and uncover the life wisdom contained within. An inspirational poem about finding yourself and tapping into your absolute Essence, this deep poem ala Khalil Gibran is sure to leave you feeling inspired, uplifted, and alive. We start off by reading the poem with calm relaxing music, before spending roughly the next 25 minutes going through each of the poem's six stanzas and uncovering the meaning of each line. Supplementing the poem and commentary are quotes from Rumi and Hafiz, as well as an in-depth exploration of the mystical Sufism dance, known as Sama. All throughout the video there are stunning video clips that bring the inspirational poem's concepts and messages to life, while uplifting and calm music from Tony Anderson and Sajama take you to another world. Whether you're looking for some inspiration, trying to unwind after a stressful or busy day, or wanting to penetrate deep within to find the answers to life's most important question (who am I?), this poem is sure to help you in one way or another. Give it a watch, and let me know what you think! #lifewisdom #inspirationalpoetry #najimmostamand --- This video is part of a longer video from Episode 2 of my spiritual podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA&t=0s If you liked the uplifting poetry in this video or the podcast/video series in general, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw --- Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/

Abu Hamid bin Abu Bakr Ibrahim (1145 – 1221), more commonly known by his pennames Farid-ud-Din and Attar of Nishapur, was a Persian poet and Sufi mystic who significantly influenced Persian poetry and Sufism. Not much is known about Attar, and much of his life has been reduced to myths and legends. But in this biography, we explore what we know about Attar's upbringing, profession, and quest for ultimate spiritual wisdom--a journey that inspired him to leave his comfortable life behind in pursuit of real knowledge. His journey eventually led him to becoming a prominent hagiographer, poet, and contributor to Sufi thought, especially through his masterpiece "The Conference of the Birds." This epic spiritual poem contains thousands of verses that narrate the story of personified birds ("humans") who, with the guidance of the hoopoe bird ("spiritual master"), go on a quest in search of the legendary Simurgh bird ("God"). The birds through seven "valleys," or stages in their spiritual journey, overcoming many personal obstacles along the way. Of the 200 birds that start the journey, only 30 end up annihilating their ego to reach the home of the Simurgh. When they arrive, however, they learn that the Simurgh is "not there," and that they, in fact, are the Simurgh themselves, with the words "Si" and "Murgh" meaning "30" and "birds" in Farsi, respectively, demonstrating the Divine within all of us. Though not relatively famous in his own time, Attar's popularity grew over the centuries and he is said to have made an indelible impression on an even more famous Sufi poet and mystic: Rumi. Some sources say that the young Rumi, born when Attar was well in his 60s, actually met the elder mystic on his way to Konya, Turkey with his family, and was given one of his books, the Asrar Nama (Farsi: "the Book of Secrets"), which shaped Rumi's own outlook on life, and later, his poetry. Rumi even mentions in one of his poems: "Attar has roamed through the seven cities of love, while we have barely turned down the first street." #attar #rumi #mysticism --- This video is part of a longer video from Episode 2 of my spiritual podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA If you liked this video or the podcast/video series in general, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw --- Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/

Rumi. It’s a name synonymous with so many uplifting attributes: love, union, mysticism, spirituality, poetry, teachings, wisdom. A name that has transcended time and place to elevate this rare soul to the pinnacle of mystic poetry. For Rumi lovers all around the world, the story of Rumi and his deep connection with his spiritual teacher Shams-e Tabriz is widely known. But before this mysterious mystic entered his life—and even well after—two other spiritual Sufi masters also played a significant role in shaping Rumi’s life philosophy, outlook and poetry: Sanai and Attar. Rumi even acknowledged Sanai and Attar as having a tremendous influence on his life and poetry, stating: "Attar was the soul and Sanai its two eyes; we came from their path." "Attar has roamed through the seven cities of love while we have barely turned down the first street." In this short film, we explore the life and teachings of Sanai and Attar, and how they became the influential spiritual masters that shaped Rumi into the beloved poet, mystic, and philosopher he is today. #rumi #sufi #love --- If you liked this episode or the podcast/video series in general, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw --- Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/ --- Jalāl ad-Dīn Mohammad Rūmī (1207 — 1273), also known as Jalāl ad-Dīn Mohammad Balkhī, Mowlānā, or more simply and popularly as Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet, scholar, philosopher, and Sufi mystic. Rumi's parents were originally from Balkh in modern-day Afghanistan. His father, Baha ud-Din Walad, a well-regarded theologian, jurist and mystic, was an important spiritual influence on Rumi's life, as well as previous Sufi mystics and poets, like Sanai and Attar. When Rumi was a young child, the Mongols, led by Genghis Khan, invaded Central Asia, forcing Rumi's family to escape westwards via caravan to avoid persecution and death. On his travels, it is believed that Rumi encountered Attar in Nishapur, during which the elder mystic gave the teenager his Asrar Nama (Farsi: "The Book of Secrets"), which had a significant impact on Rumi's life outlook, philosophy, and poetry. When Rumi turned 25, his father passed away and he felt a deep void in his spirituality. He followed his father's footsteps and took over the role of the Islamic molvi, or Muslim doctor of law. For roughly nine years, Rumi practiced Sufism under one of Baha ud-Din's disciples, Burhan ud-Din, who helped prepare him for an even greater spiritual encounter down the road. But it wasn't until November 15, 1244, that Rumi's life turned upside down. On this day, Rumi met the wandering dervish and mystic Shams-e Tabrizi in Damascus, who transformed Rumi from an accomplished teacher, scholar and jurist to a humble ascetic. Shams (Farsi: the "Sun") saw Rumi's pride in having immense religious knowledge and fame, and threw Rumi's books on the ground, signifying that he knew nothing. Under Shams' spiritual guidance, Rumi became introduced to divine love, music, poetry, and dance through the mystic Sufi practice of Sama. The two formed an inseparable bond, which is believed to have isolated Rumi from his students and family members, some of whom are said to have grown jealous of Rumi's companion. Two years after they met, Shams abruptly left Konya. When Shams returned, however, he disappeared shortly after, with several sources suggesting that he was murdered at the order of Rumi's son Ala-eddin. His death sent Rumi reeling into depression, and to express and cope with his bereavement, Rumi began writing hundreds of lyric poems, which altogether formed The Divan of Shams-e Tabrizi (or Book of Shams of Tabriz). He continued to write many poems, until one of his companions, Husaam al-Din Chalabi, inspired him to produce an even greater masterpiece. One day Husaam explained to Rumi how great it would be if Rumi composed an epic mystic poem, similar to Sanai's "The Walled Garden of Truth" or Attar's "The Conference of the Birds," which Rumi's followers regularly read. Rumi is said to have smiled, took out a piece of paper, and wrote these famous two lines: بشنو از نی چون حکایت می کند از جدایی ها شکایت می کند Listen to the ney, how it tells this sad tale, Lamenting separations (from the One beyond scale) Husaam begged Rumi to write more, and the mystic dedicated the final12 years of his life to composing the rest of the epic poem, which eventually made up his greatest work: the Masnavi-e Ma'navi (or "The Spiritual Couplets"). In December of 1273, he fell ill and passed away days later on December 17. Many refer to the day of his passing as Shab-e Aroos (or "Wedding Night") to signify that the mystic has finally united with his Beloved.

In this video, we explore three deep poems about love and finding yourself spiritually, including one of my favorite original poems, as well as poems from two Sufi masters who inspired Rumi and made him the beloved poet and mystic he is today: Sanai and Attar. Rumi even acknowledged Sanai and Attar as having a tremendous influence on his life and poetry, stating in one the most famous Rumi quotes: "Attar was the soul and Sanai its two eyes; we came from their path." We start our journey in 12th century Afghanistan, learning about the incredible life of Sanai, and how he went from singing blind praises of kings and princes to transforming the world of Sufi mysticism. We delve into his masterpiece, "There Is No Place for Place," and unravel the layers of meaning contained in this deep poem. Then, we transport ourselves to the northwestern reaches of the medieval Persian empire in the city of Nishapur (in modern day Iran), where we meet the legendary Attar and drink from the gauntlet of life wisdom that his poem "Invocation," while losing ourselves in two of his stories that are bound to change the way we look at the world—and our selves, helping us to overcome the ego and experience real spiritual growth. Finally, we carry the spirit of these two greats into the present day, exploring one of my favorite pieces of deep poetry: "Drink From Your Soul." An inspirational poem about finding yourself and tapping into your absolute Essence, this deep poem is sure to leave you feeling inspired, uplifted, and alive.

An hour-long spiritual journey covering three mystical poems by Hafiz, Abu Sa'id Abu'l Khayr and Najim Mostamand.

This is a short biography of Hakim Abul-Majd Majdūd ibn Ādam Sanā'ī Ghaznavi (1080 - 1141), more commonly known as Sanai. Sanai was a Persian poet from Ghazni who lived his life in the Ghaznavid Empire at the time of its golden age, in medieval Khorasan, which is now located in Afghanistan. He was originally a royal poet, writing poems of praise in the court of the Sultan of Ghazni (historically Ghazna), an important center of Persian literature in the early 11th century, where many scholars, philosophers, and poets lived. But one encounter with a notorious drunk named Lai Khur set him on a different path in life: the path toward Love. Learn how Sanai became the influential poet he is known as today, and how he left a lasting mark on other notable Sufi teachers, mystics and poets that followed, including Attar and Rumi. #sanai #sufism #biography --- This video is part of a longer video from Episode 2 of my spiritual podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA&t=0s If you liked this video or the podcast/video series in general, please don't forget to share and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_mzgPe1cIqydBzRZ8IkPw --- Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/

In my soul there is a temple, a shrine, a mosque, a church where I kneel. Prayer should bring us to an altar where no walls or names exist. Is there not a region of love where the sovereignty is illumined nothing, where ecstasy gets poured into itself and becomes lost, where the wing is fully alive but has no mind or body? In my soul there is a temple, a shrine, a mosque, a church that dissolve, that dissolve in God. ~ Rabia Basri --- Rabia, sometimes called Rabia of Basra or Rabia al Basri, was born to a poor family in Basra in what is now Iraq. Her parents died of famine and she was sold into slavery. The story is told that her master one night woke up and saw a light shining above her head while she was praying. Stunned, he freed her the next morning. Rabia chose a solitary life of prayer, living much of her life in desert seclusion. Her fame as a holy woman spread and people began to journey to her retreat, to ask advice, to study, to learn. Today she is greatly revered by devout Muslims and mystics throughout the world. --- If you are looking for more inspiration, spiritual poetry, and ancient wisdom for awakening, please also subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me on social: https://www.youtube.com/c/NajimMostamand Website: https://najimmostamand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najimmostamand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najimmostamand1/ Patreon Donation Page: https://www.patreon.com/najimmostamand Medium: https://medium.com/@namostamand © 2022 Najim Mostamand