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9 days ago | beth

What are some of Rumi's most famous works?

Rumi's most famous works include the Mathnawi (also known as Masnavi), a six-volume poetic work considered one of the greatest contributions to Sufi literature. Another notable collection is the Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, which contains poems dedicated to his spiritual mentor, Shams.

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