Rumi

In Their Own Words

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”

— Rumi

Areas of Expertise

Key Achievements

• Wrote the Masnavi — one of the greatest works of mystical poetry
• Best-selling poet in the United States 800 years after his death
• Founded the Mevlevi Order of Whirling Dervishes
• His works have been translated into every major language

More Authors