Rumi & Shams of Tabriz
The love that turned a scholar into a poet
The meeting of the theologian Rumi and the wandering mystic Shams of Tabriz kindled a spiritual love so intense it transformed Rumi into the greatest Sufi poet; the disappearance of Shams inspired his entire body of work.
01Why it matters
From this love — mystical, debated, eternal — came the "Divan of Shams" and the most-read love poetry of the Islamic world.
02The conflict
The jealousy of the disciples and the mysterious disappearance of Shams.
03The iconic moment
Rumi spinning in grief, inventing the dance of the whirling dervishes.
04What survived
The "Masnavi" and the "Divan of Shams"; the Mevlevi order.
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Rumi & Shams of Tabriz famous?
From this love — mystical, debated, eternal — came the "Divan of Shams" and the most-read love poetry of the Islamic world.
How does the story of Rumi & Shams of Tabriz end?
Rumi spinning in grief, inventing the dance of the whirling dervishes. The "Masnavi" and the "Divan of Shams"; the Mevlevi order.
Where can you visit the story of Rumi & Shams of Tabriz?
You can visit Tomb of Rumi, in Konya. A Sufi pilgrimage destination.
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