Rumi

Rumi

“Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.”
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Rumi, also known as Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and mystic whose teachings and poetry continue to inspire and guide seekers on the path of inner transformation and spiritual awakening. Born in present-day Afghanistan in 1207, Rumi's works transcend time and culture, speaking to the universal journey of the soul towards union with the Divine.

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Core Teaching

Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, Islamic scholar, and theologian, is renowned for his mystical and spiritual teachings that transcend time and culture. His core teaching revolves around the theme of divine love, inner transformation, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.

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Rumi was a Whirling Dervish

The wound is the place where the light enters you.

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FACT: Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, commonly known as Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, and Islamic scholar.

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The Essential Rumi
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The Essential Rumi

The Essential Rumi continues to be the bestselling of all Rumi books, and the definitive selection of his beautiful, mystical poetry.

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Who was Rumi?

Answer: Rumi, also known as Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. He is best known for his mystical poetry and writings which have had a profound influence on Persian and global literature.

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