New Ghazal Posted: Every point I’ve made in describing that divine form, Ghazal 307 by Hafez
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Every point I’ve made in describing that divine form, Ghazal 307 by Hafez
Description: English Translation:
Every point I’ve made in describing that divine form
Whoever heard …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 100 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 100 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Literal:
"If an arrow from your finger were to pierce my heart's vein,
it would be better than coming before you.
My heart …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 99 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 99 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Literal:
"I will rise, for this deliberation will last no longer.
If the enemy strikes me with sword or arrow,
if it is …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 98 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 98 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Literal:
"Among the servants of my nature,
I am more servile; and from the sight of the Divine, I am more cast down. …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 97 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 97 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Literal:
"The long nights keep me awake more.
Near dawn, I turn towards my pillow.
I imagine that my eyes, without seeing my …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 96 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 96 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Literal:
"Every slender figure that passes before my eyes,
my sight becomes fixed on its form.
Since I cannot become young again with …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 95 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 95 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Literal:
"Your face, like the sun, has me trapped in its snare.
I would carry your burden with my life and soul.
Whether …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 94 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 94 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Literal:
"I considered myself equal to a lion;
when an enemy came, I became like a fox.
I said to myself, 'If there …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 93 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 93 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Literal:
"If fortune grants the days of union
and if my head is lost in the pursuit of an impossible desire,
I would …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 92 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 92 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Literal:
"Oh, without you, the vastness of the world feels narrow to us.
We take pride in you, but you feel shame from …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 91 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 91 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Literal:
"Either spread your wing like a Huma bird over me,
so that I may serve you with my heart and soul.
If …
New Video Posted: Every seeker knows, Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 047
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Every seeker knows, Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 047
Description: Ghazal 047 from Divan of Hafez
Every seeker who knows the way to the tavern
Has considered it unwise to knock on another …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 90 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 90 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
A neighbor whose disposition pleases you,
Their home is like the highest heaven.
But one whose face you do not wish to see, …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 89 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 89 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Here are a few options for translating this quatrain into English, each with slightly different nuances:
Option 1: Literal translation:
The wise say …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 88 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 88 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Considering the rich imagery and cultural context, here are a few options for translating this quatrain into English:
Option 1: Literal translation with …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 87 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 87 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
The benefactor who enjoys pleasures day and night,
Does not know the reason for the dervish’s lament.
Much water flows into the Jihon …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 86 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 86 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
If the ignorant and faultfinders from behind
Attribute my actions to desire and lust,
In the end, it’s not a sin that only …
New Ghazal Posted: O welcome northern breeze, bring good tidings, Ghzal 302 by Hafez
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O welcome northern breeze, bring good tidings, Ghzal 302 by Hafez
Description: English Translation:
O welcome northern breeze, bring good tidings
That the time of our reunion is near. …
New Video Posted: With a rose in hand, Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 046
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With a rose in hand, Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 046
Description: Ghazal 046 from Divan of Hafez
With a rose in hand, wine in cup, and a beloved to delight, …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 85 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 85 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
A face I desired no one else to see,
But only me, night and day.
It has joined others and been taken from …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 84 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 84 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Either turn your face to the corner of solitude night and day,
Or kindle the fire of love and burn down the house. …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 83 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 83 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
O moon, illuminator of the night, brightener of the nights,
Blessed is the body that is with you night and day.
You yourself …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 82 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 82 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
If I turn my face away from your love, I'd be unworthy,
Whether you torment me with separation or cherish me.
And if …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 81 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 81 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Till I lay my head upon your lap, O my darling, so coy,
I'll not shorten my needy hand from your skirt.
Though …
New Ghazal Posted: If a thousand enemies intend to kill me, Ghazal 300 by Hafez
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If a thousand enemies intend to kill me, Ghazal 300 by Hafez
Description: English Translation:
If a thousand enemies intend to kill me
I care not for enemies …
New Ghazal Posted: A safe place, pure wine, and a loyal friend, Ghazal 298 by Hafez
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A safe place, pure wine, and a loyal friend, Ghazal 298 by Hafez
Description: English Translation:
A safe place, pure wine, and a loyal friend
If you …
New Ghazal Posted: If fate lends a hand, I will grasp its skirt, Ghazal 296 by Hafez
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If fate lends a hand, I will grasp its skirt, Ghazal 296 by Hafez
Description: English Translation:
If fate lends a hand, I will grasp its …
New Novel Description Posted: The Persian Girl
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The Persian Girl
"The Persian Girl" by Maryam Zaree: This coming-of-age story offers a glimpse into the lives of young women in contemporary Iran, grappling with issues of identity, tradition, and the pursuit of dreams. …
New Novel Description Posted: The Kite Runner
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The Kite Runner
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini: A global bestseller, this novel follows the life of a young boy in Afghanistan, exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and the enduring impact of childhood trauma. …
New Novel Description Posted: The Persian Betrayal
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The Persian Betrayal
"The Persian Betrayal" by Alireza Afshar: A gripping historical thriller set during the Iranian Revolution, delving into themes of espionage, betrayal, and the complexities of political upheaval. “The Persian Betrayal” by Alireza …
New Novel Description Posted: The Salt Mountains
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The Salt Mountains
“The Salt Mountains” by Marjan Kamali is a compelling historical novel that delves into the lives of women in Iran during the Qajar dynasty. Through a rich tapestry of personal narratives and …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 80 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 80 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
O hand of injustice, as long as your hair,
And without reason, you’ve withdrawn your foot from me.
O hand that emerged from …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 79 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 79 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Any remedy for the first wound is better than any other,
Pleasing people, no matter how much, is always better.
O friend, do …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 78 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 78 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Your face, a garden, will bear fruit,
Your union, eternal life will bring.
Drop a tear from your ruby lips on the dust, …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 77 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 77 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
Though the world is full of beauties,
Shirazis, Kazerunis, Dashtis, and Lurs,
My master is that free-born Arab,
Who calls bitter what is …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 76 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
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Quatrain 76 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi
Description: English Translation:
This beard of yours grows so quickly,
Though it brings no desire.
On the fire of your cheek, hearts burn,
And from so …
New Ghazal Posted: We have tested our fortune in this city, Ghazal 291 by Hafez
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We have tested our fortune in this city, Ghazal 291 by Hafez
Description: English Translation:
We have tested our fortune in this city,
We must pull our garments …
