01084nam a22001937a 4500 0 20260518123502.0 9780674303690 JEW N Latif, Shah Abdul 15413 Risalo of shah abdul latif: sufi poetry from sindh London Harvard University Press 2025 324p. Nine jewels from the Murty classical library of India 19510 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. Poetry 19486 Christopher Shackle 19487 B 0 0 0 0 LBSNAA LBSNAA 2026-05-18 0 JEW N 186202 2026-05-18 2026-05-18 B 360994 360994