FAQ About Rumi

Rumi's relationship with Shams of Tabriz was pivotal in his development as a mystic and poet. Shams was a wandering dervish who became Rumi's close friend and spiritual mentor. Their intense spiritual connection inspired Rumi to compose much of his poetry, especially the Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, which reflects the profound impact Shams had on his life. The disappearance of Shams deeply affected Rumi and is thought to have driven him further into spiritual and poetic reflection.