{"product_id":"the-conference-of-the-birds-paperback","title":"The Conference of the Birds - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eA timeless masterpiece of Sufi mysticism—Farid ud-Din Attar's allegorical epic of the soul's journey to union with the Divine, told through the enchanting tale of birds seeking their king.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in 12th-century Persia, \u003cem\u003eThe Conference of the Birds\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the supreme works of Islamic mystical literature. Through the story of thousands of birds embarking on a perilous journey to find the legendary Simorgh, their king, Attar weaves a profound allegory of the spiritual path—a journey through seven valleys of seeking, love, knowledge, detachment, unity, bewilderment, and finally, annihilation in God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe allegorical journey through seven valleys of spiritual transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of teaching stories, parables, and anecdotes from Sufi tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hoopoe bird as spiritual guide leading seekers to the Divine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfound insights into the nature of the ego and the path of fana (annihilation in God)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stunning revelation at the journey's end—discovering the Divine within\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttar's luminous poetry blending wisdom, humor, and mystical vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimeless teachings on love, surrender, and the transformation of the soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttar's genius lies in his ability to make the most profound mystical truths accessible through vivid storytelling and poetic beauty. Each bird represents a different human failing or spiritual obstacle—the nightingale attached to earthly love, the parrot seeking immortality, the peacock mourning lost paradise. Through their conversations and the hoopoe's guidance, we witness the soul's struggle to transcend ego and merge with the Beloved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe climactic revelation—that the thirty birds (si morgh in Persian) who complete the journey discover they themselves are the Simorgh—expresses the central Sufi teaching that the seeker and the Sought are ultimately one. This is a book that has inspired mystics, poets, and seekers across traditions for eight centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farid ud-Din Attar (c. 1145-1221) was a Persian poet, mystic, and hagiographer. One of the greatest Sufi poets, he profoundly influenced Rumi and the entire tradition of Persian mystical literature. His works include \u003cem\u003eThe Conference of the Birds\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Book of God\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMemorial of the Saints\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students of Sufism and Islamic mysticism, readers of Rumi and Persian poetry, those interested in mystical allegory and spiritual journey narratives, seekers exploring the path of divine love and annihilation in God, scholars of comparative mysticism, and anyone drawn to the beauty and wisdom of Sufi literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis paperback edition presents Attar's timeless masterpiece—a poetic journey to the heart of Sufi mystical teaching.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46359403331715,"sku":"9780140444346","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/1583\/7571\/files\/TDIxYUREdW1FaFlDTFBDRSs0RTRzZz09.webp?v=1768488515","url":"https:\/\/www.merceliarose.com\/products\/the-conference-of-the-birds-paperback","provider":"Mercelia Rose","version":"1.0","type":"link"}