Latif, Shah Abdul <br/><br/>
Risalo of shah abdul latif: sufi poetry from sindh 

 - London  Harvard University Press  2025 
 - 324p. 
 - Nine jewels from the Murty classical library of India .
<br/><br/> Shah Abdul Latif’s Risalo, loosely translated as “the message,” is widely regarded as the pinnacle of Sindhi literature, cherished across South Asia and the diaspora. This collection of Sufi verses, originally crafted for musical performance in the eighteenth century, weaves a rich tapestry of mystical and divine love, drawing on both Islamic tradition and local Sindhi culture. Latif’s poetry also immortalizes timeless love stories, such as those of Sasui Punhun, Suhini Mehar (Sohni Mahiwal), and Lila Chanesar, which continue to captivate millions. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780674303690 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Poetry
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>JEW N