The Route
The walk will take place at St. Margaret’s Bay, near Dover, starting at the Dover Patrol Monument at point A (as marked on the map below). Point B will take walkers to the Coastguard beach, followed by The Pines Garden at point C. Walkers will then move along the cliffside, stopping at The Front at point D, and onwards to the South Foreland Lighthouse at point E. Point F is the departure point and marks the end of the walking route.
Itinerary
Point A: Short introduction: Who Is Rumi?
“Love will find its way through all languages on its own.”
A brief biography of Rumi and a short talk regarding his universal appeal that has transcended lingual, religious and cultural boundaries.
Point B: Talk: “The Spiritual Journey & Ascent to God Through Love”
“ The lover’s case is separate from all other causes. Love is the astrolabe of God’s mysteries.”
A short talk on the path to the Truth as posited by Rumi, with particular attention to the concept of ‘love’ in his poetry.
Point C: A performance based on the poetry of Rumi
Khayaal (tbc): readings/performances of the work of Rumi (poetry on nature, seeking God, love) in the Pines Gardens (tbc)
Point D: Qur’an recitation and short talk: Rumi and the Qur’an
“Flee to God’s Qur’an, take refuge in it
there with the spirits of the prophets merge.
The Book conveys the prophets’ circumstances
those fish of the pure sea of Majesty.”
The 15th century Sufi poet Jâmî, said of Rumi’s Masnavi, “It is the Qur’ân in the Persian tongue.” It is thought that 6000 verses of Rumi’s poetry are practically direct translations of Qur’anic verses. This short talk, will explore Rumi’s relationship with the Qur’an, an aspect of his work that is often neglected.
Point E: Devotional song/nasheeds, followed by food
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