Rumi (1207-1273), also known as Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, was one of the most important poets and mystics of Islam and continues to have a great influence on the culture and literature of the Muslim world.
Born in Balkh, in what is now Afghanistan, in what was then Persian-speaking territory, Rumi was the son of a scholar and Sufi. After his family fled to Anatolia from the Mongols, Rumi studied in Konya, where he later taught and founded the famous Mevlevi Sufi order, also known as the "Dancing Dervishes."
Rumi's works, including "Mathnawi", "Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi" and "Fihi Ma Fihi", are popular to this day and have inspired many people. In his poems, he expressed his love and devotion to God and urged people to overcome the ego and surrender to the spiritual quest.
Rumi's message of love, tolerance and peace has appealed to many people around the world and his works have been translated into many languages. His popularity has increased in the West, where he is seen by many as a bridge between the Muslim and Western worlds.
In modern times, Rumi is seen by many people as a symbol of a humanistic and inclusive spirituality. His legacy is an important part of Islamic culture and an example of the undying impact of poetry and spirituality on human life.