Feature: How Did Shams Transform Rumi From a Traditional Scholar to a Mystical Poet?
Presenter: Dima Najib
Delivered: London on December 17, 2017
Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi is a best-selling poet in the West, yet little is known about his transformation from a traditional scholar to a mystical poet. In this afikra feature, Dima Najib examines the pivotal spiritual influence of Shams on Rumi.
Sources & Future References
Warriors of Love: Rumi's Odes to Shams of Tabriz - Mevlana Rumi - Google Books
Islamic Civilization in Thirty Lives: The First 1000 Years - Chase F. Robinson - Google Books
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