Ahmad Rezwani writes fiction exploring relationships and personal growth. His book, Love's Ripening, offers a close look at the complexities of romantic connection.
Kabir Helminski is a translator and teacher focused on the Sufi tradition. He is best known for his work on Rumi’s Mas̲navī and other texts on spiritual practice. His books offer a clear look at classical Persian mysticism for modern readers.
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/wiki/Rumi