Rumi's message of love, wisdom echoes at Alhamra

The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) hosted a dignified and intellectually engaging scholarly session to commemorate the 752nd death anniversary of the celebrated poet, philosopher, and spiritual luminary Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, paying rich tribute to his timeless intellectual and spiritual legacy.

The highlight of the event was a comprehensive discourse by renowned scholar of Persian language and literature Dr Moin Nizami, who shed light on Rumi's philosophy, literary brilliance, and enduring relevance.

He said Rumi's thought carries a universal message rooted in love, tolerance, and compassion for humanity.

Elaborating on Rumi's literary style, Dr Nizami noted that the Masnavi represents a unique intellectual tradition in which profound wisdom is conveyed through layered storytelling and symbolic narratives.

Quoting Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Dr Nizami remarked that while many learned the outward dance from Rumi, few grasped the deeper "dance of the soul," underscoring the spiritual depth of Rumi's teachings. He also highlighted that Maulana Rumi belonged to a distinguished scholarly lineage, which played a vital role in shaping his expansive intellectual and spiritual vision.

Distinguished intellectual Muhammad Mahboob Alam, who attended the session as Guest of Honour, described Rumi's teachings as indispensable for the contemporary world. He emphasized that Rumi's message offers guidance in addressing today's intellectual, moral, and spiritual challenges, particularly in an age marked by conflict and fragmentation.