The Prophet

By: Gibran Khalil Gibran
Illustrated by: Zeina Abirached
Translated by: Anthonios Bashir

This special illustrated edition of The Prophet brings new life and visual depth to Kahlil Gibran’s timeless masterpiece. First published in 1923, the book remains one of the most beloved works of poetic philosophy in modern literature.

At its heart is the story of Almustafa, who has lived in the city of Orphalese for twelve years. On the day of his departure, the people gather and ask him to share his wisdom. What follows is a sequence of 26 poetic reflections on the essential themes of human life: love, marriage, children, work, freedom, joy, sorrow, self-knowledge, and death.

Gibran’s words offer illumination rather than instruction, and comfort rather than doctrine. Each page is enriched by the striking artwork of Zeina Abirached, whose expressive black-and-white illustrations open a visual gateway into the emotional and spiritual world of the text, inviting readers to experience the book with both heart and imagination.

More than a book, The Prophet is a companion for life’s journey: a source of quiet wisdom to which readers return again and again, each time discovering a new facet of truth. In an age filled with noise and urgency, this illustrated edition stands as a beacon of clarity, peace, and beauty.