This anthology offers a unique window into the world of Islamic poetry and devotion. Featuring poems about the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of Islam, this collection provides a glimpse into the spiritual and cultural world of the Arab-speaking peoples. With translations and commentary by a variety of scholars, this is an excellent resource for students of Middle Eastern literature and religion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.