He has studied classical/medieval Persian for many years and is the author of "Rumi and Islam: Selections from His Stories, Poems, and Discourses" (Skylight Paths Publishing, 2004). This is a book of translations from Persian of some of Rumi's beautiful stories about the virtues of the Prophet, his references to sayings (Ahâdîth) of the Prophet, and his praises of the greatness of the Prophet (upon whom be peace).