Rumi (Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī)
Rumi (Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī)
30 September 1207 – 17 December 12738
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Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī was a 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, theologian, and Sufi mystic. Rūmī is a descriptive name meaning "the Roman" since he lived most of his life in an area called Rūm because it was once ruled by the Byzantine Empire. ([Source][1].) [1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wik…
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جلالالدین محمد بلخى, جلالالدین محمد رومی, مولانا, Rumi, Jelaluddin Rumi, Jalalu'l-Din Rumi, Jalaluddin Rumi, Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, Jalaludin Rumi, Jalaloddin Rumi, Jalalu'D-Din Rumi, Maulana Jalalu-'D-Din Muhammad I Rumi, Rumi Jalalud-Din, Jalaluddin RUMI, Jelalladin Rumi, Maulana Jalalludin Rumi, Jalalu'ddin Rumi, Rumi Mevlana Jalaluddin, Mevlana Jalaludin Rumi, Jalaluddin M. Rumi, Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, Jalal al-Din Rumi, Jalal Al-Din Rumi, Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi, Maulana Jalal Al-Din Rumi, Melvana Celaleddin Rumi, Yalal Al-din Rumi, Dschelaleddin Rumi, JALAL AL-DIN RUMI, MAULANA, 1207-1273., Jalal al-Din Rumi Maulana, Mawlana Jalal Al Din Rumi, Jalal Ad-Din Rumi, Mawlana Jalal al Din Rumi, Jalal Ad-din Rumi, Jalal Rumi, Jalal Ul-Din Muhammad Ibn Muhammad Rumi., Rumi, Jalal al-Din Mawlana, Jaal al-Din Rumi Maulana, Jalal al-Din Muhammed ibn Mohammed Rumi., Maulana Jalal Uddin Rumi, Jalal al-Din Muhammad ibn Muhammed Rumi., Jalal al-Din Rumi., Celaleddin, Rumi Mevlana, Jalai al-Din Rumi Maulana, Jalal Al-Din Rumi Maulana, Mevlana J. Rumi, Jalal, al-Din Rumi, Jelauddin Rumi, Djalal Ad-Din Rumi, Djalal Un Din Rumi, Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī, Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, Mowlānā, Jalāl-Dīn Rūmī Mawlānā, Jalâloddîn Rûmî, Mawlânâ Djalal al-Din Rumi, Maulana Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī Maulānā, Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī Maulana, Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, Jalāl al-Dĭn Rūmĭ Maulana, Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmi, Jalāl al-Din Rūmī Maulana, Jal*al al-Dīn R*umīFeatured Works
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rumi best known for?
Rumi is most celebrated for his extensive collection of mystical poetry, particularly the Masnavi, which is considered one of the greatest works of Sufi literature. His work explores themes of divine love, spiritual longing, and the journey of the soul.
Where should a new reader start with Rumi's work?
For new readers, starting with collections of his shorter poems or selected verses, often found in anthologies like 'The Essential Rumi,' can be a more accessible entry point than diving directly into the lengthy Masnavi. These selections often highlight his most famous and impactful verses.
What is the significance of the name Rumi?
The name Rumi refers to 'Roman' or 'from Anatolia,' reflecting that he lived most of his life in Konya, which was then part of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum, a former territory of the Byzantine (Roman) Empire.