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From a Shore Beyond Water - Selected Poems of Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore

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Help us celebrate the work of trailblazing American Muslim poet Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore!


Help us honor the poetic legacy of Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore! Make a contribution and please share with family and friends.

Daniel Moore burst onto the Beat poetry scene in 1964 with his debut collection Dawn Visions, founding the Floating Lotus Magic Opera Company, his “sacred theatre” soon after.

Becoming intrigued by Rumi around 1970, Daniel would give readings from the Mathnawi to a group of seekers and artists who looked to him as a guide. Captivated by the sincere devotion to God he saw in this spiritual path, Daniel embraced Islam, taking the name Abdal-Hayy.

For ten years, Abdal-Hayy took a hiatus from writing poetry, absorbing himself instead in his new faith and the remembrance of Allah. He made Hajj in 1972, traveled widely, and edited several books including a new English translation of the Qur’an.

But around 1980, he began writing prolifically again, a dazzlingly unique American free verse steeped in Islamic spiritualityHe founded the annual Santa Barbara Poetry Festival, and his puppet show based on the story of Layla and the lovestruck Majnun was performed in New York and Philadelphia in the mid-90s.

Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore’s trailblazing poetry is a deeply authentic prayer, infused with a profound love of Allah and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, rich in relatable details as well as visionary insights into the spiritual path.

Abdal-Hayy wrote over 60 manuscripts, won several awards, and was twice named one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims. He also edited the work of the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, and Hamza Yusuf’s translation of the Burda of Imam al-Busiri. As well as making collages for many of his book covers, his exuberant performances were often peppered with zither, drum or harmonica music, hand-made puppets, and a dash of his sparkling wit.

In 2011, Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore was diagnosed with cancer. Chronicling his journey over several books, the last, Holy Door in the Ground, was written from his bed in a palliative care home. He passed away peacefully in April 2016, with the highest opinion of his Lord.

Now we want to celebrate and share Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore’s outstanding legacy as one of the Ummah's foremost poets with a collection of his Selected Poems. This will distil the essence of his poetry, exploring topics from prayer, fasting and pilgrimage to family, love, and death – all shot through with a dazzling taqwa that speaks straight to the soul.

Preorder your copy of From a Shore Beyond Water today, and take a look at some of the unique perks available in this campaign! Your contribution will cover design, printing, and distribution costs, bringing Abdal-Hayy’s “Ecstatic Exchange” to readers who are thirsty for a spirituality that speaks their language.

What people say about Daniel Abdal-Hayy’s Poetry:

Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore is really at the vanguard of a cultural movement within our ranks, of creating an indigenous Muslim art form that reflects the best of our culture.

– Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Zaytuna Institute

If Nobel Prizes were given for genius in theater and poetry, Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore would be a Nobel Laureate.

– Michael McClure, Beat poet

Moore is an unacknowledged giant, master craftsman of the spiritual poem of our age, […] a bearded beatnik murid Muslim poet taking us with him on the path, thawing our hearts in a thoroughly American landscape. 

– Mohja Kahf, poet, Associate Professor of Comparative Literature, University of Arkansas

From beekeepers in the mountains to exotic birds in the desert, Daniel Moore always travels to the essential question of who we are, why we are here, and where we are going.

– Shems Friedlander, author, filmmaker, emeritus professor at the American University of Cairo

Daniel Moore is that rarity among his contemporaries – a surrealist of the sacred – whose poems are shimmering cornucopias of xylophones, gazelles, minarets and herons…suffused with spiritual awe and love of God.

 – Carolyn Forsché, poet

He’s like an old wisdom tradition come up off the streets.

– Coleman Barks, Rumi interpreter

Watch the full-length campaign video here!

Find out more about Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore’s work at the official website: www.ecstaticxchange.com


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The Ocean in a Drop

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O Silver Light in the Dark: Ebook

As a thank you for your participating in our campaign you will receive an ebook of the final Selected Poems anthology. May it bring you glimpses of Divine light to illuminate your days and nights, ameen!

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Salaams from a Shore Beyond Water: Print Book (US/CA shipping)

Mabrouk on your preorder! You will receive a print copy of the book, shipped to any address in North America. We pray that Allah fulfils your earthly and spiritual needs and blesses you with light, ameen!

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Mabrouk on your preorder! You will receive a print copy of the book, shipped to any address in the world. We pray that Allah fulfils your earthly and spiritual needs and blesses you with light, ameen!

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Your Heart's A Steady Beacon: Print Book + Framable Du'a

We sincerely appreciate your generosity! You will not only receive a print book, shipped to anywhere in the world, but also a heartfelt Du’a written by Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore, beautifully presented as an exclusive poster that can be printed and framed. Jazak’Allah khayr!

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Light Like the Ocean of Our Hearts: Print Book + Framable Du'a + Poetry Prompts

Mashallah, we really appreciate your kind donation! You will receive all of the previous perks as well as a downloadable collection of poetry prompts based on Abdal-Hayy’s writing to inspire you to write spiritual poetry in your own voice. May Allah shower you with kindness, remove all your hardships, and bring you true inspiration, ameen!

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Hearts Bigger Than the Earth: All of the Previous Perks + Ramadan Sonnets + Handwritten Thankyou Card

Jazak’Allah khayr for your outstanding donation! You will receive all of the previous perks plus a copy of one of Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore’s best-loved books, Ramadan Sonnets, as well as a handwritten thankyou card featuring original artwork. We pray that Allah fills your heart with light and rewards you without measure for your kindness, ameen!

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An Angel in a Starry Overcoat: All of the Previous Perks + Executive Producer Acknowledgement

We are blown away by your generosity, subhanallah! Thankyou so much for helping us share Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore’s spiritually uplifting poetry with the world. You will receive all of the previous perks, plus your name will be mentioned in the Acknowledgements page of the book with our deepest gratitude. Barakallahufikum for your stellar contribution!

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