01007nam a22001697a 4500003000200000005001700002020001800019082001000037100002200047245005500069260004300124300001000167440005800177520056700235650001100802700002400813020260518123502.0  a9780674303690  aJEW N  aLatif, Shah Abdul  aRisalo of shah abdul latif: sufi poetry from sindh  aLondonbHarvard University Pressc2025  a324p.  aNine jewels from the Murty classical library of India  aShah 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.  aPoetry  aChristopher Shackle