Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi

Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī was a 13th-century Persian poet, scholar, and Sufi mystic who lived primarily in Konya, Ottoman Empire.

His poetry, influenced by Sufism, expresses the soul's longing for divine union and has had a profound impact on Persian, Turkish, and other literatures.

Rumi began as an Islamic teacher but was transformed by his encounter with the dervish Shams-e Tabrizi.

After Shams' disappearance, Rumi poured his emotions into poetry, producing works like Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi and the six-volume Masnavi.

His poems have been widely translated and remain highly popular globally, particularly in the United States.