Biography
- 1207 - 1273
- Balkh, Khorasan (then part of the Persian Empire)
- Philosophy, poetry, Islam
- Jalaluddin Rumi was a Persian philosopher and poet who is known for his contributions to the understanding of philosophy, poetry, and Islam. He was born in Balkh, Khorasan (then part of the Persian Empire) and later studied at the University of Maragheh. Rumi's work focused on the nature of the divine and the ways in which our understanding of the divine is shaped by our relationship with God. His ideas have had a significant impact on the fields of philosophy, poetry, and Islam.
Highlight
- Jalaluddin Rumi is known for his contributions to the understanding of philosophy, poetry, and Islam, and has argued that our understanding of the divine is shaped by our relationship with God.
- Shams Tabrizi - Rumi's work in philosophy and poetry was heavily influenced by the ideas and teachings of Shams Tabrizi, and he is often considered to be a major figure in the development of Sufi philosophy and poetry.
Books
- The Masnavi - a major work by Rumi that explores the nature of the divine and the ways in which our understanding of the divine is shaped by our relationship with God.
- The Diwan of Shams Tabrizi - a collection of poems by Rumi that discusses the nature of the natural world and the ways in which our understanding of the world is shaped by our relationship with God.
Concepts
- Islam - a monotheistic religion that is based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad and the ways in which our understanding of the world is shaped by our relationship with God.
- Sufism - a mystical tradition within Islam that emphasizes the inner spiritual life and the ways in which our understanding of the divine is shaped by our relationship with God.
References
- Rumi, J. (1984). The Masnavi (trans. R. A. Nicholson). London: Luzac and Company.
- Rumi, J. (1984). The Diwan of Shams Tabrizi (trans. R. A. Nicholson). London: Luzac and Company.