Sufism, Islam & Rumi

“Divine Intoxication” is a common theme in Middle Eastern poetry. The “wine” on which the seeker becomes “drunk” is nothing less than the nectar of love. Such “inebriation,” however, often produces unconventional behavior, even hints of madness, marking the lover as one apparently lost to the ordinary world.

A powerful personal journey to find meaning and life lessons in the words of a wildly popular 13th century poet.

Now in an updated edition, Alchemy of Light explores a simple but revolutionary idea: that the light of our spiritual nature, its energy and divine spark, can be a catalyst for global transformation.

The Persian poet Hafiz (1315 1390) is a literary wonder with unmatched spiritual insights. Now, renowned artist and writer Rassouli dives heart first into the Divan of Hafiz to offer you fresh translations and glorious color illustrations so you can take your own journey into the Wisdom of Madness.