Rumi

Poet

Birthday September 30, 1207

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Afghanistan

DEATH DATE Dec 17, 1273 (66)

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About

Persian poet and mystic of the thirteenth century who became famous for Mathnawi Matnawiye Ma'nawi and Diwan-e Kabir. His works of prose include Fihi Ma Fihi and Makatib.

Before Fame

He was born in what is present-day Tajikistan (the Republic bordering Afghanistan) to a scholar and mystic father, and he grew up immersed in the traditions of Sufism (mystical Islam).

Trivia

He worked as a teacher until 1244, when he met Shams-e Tabrizi, a dervish. Tabrizi inspired Rumi to become an ascetic.

Family Life

He came from a family of Muslim clerics.

Associated With

He and prominent scholar Ibn al Haytham were important figures in Persian history.