Jalaluddin Muhammad Rumi (1207-1273)

### Nick Name

Jalaluddin Rumi's nicknames include "Mevlânâ," "Mawlānā," " Maulana," "Mevlevî," "Mawlawī," "Rumi," and "Mulai Rumi".

### Occupation

Jalaluddin Rumi was a scholar in religious sciences and a Sufi mystic poet. He was also a preacher and a theologian.

### Family

Father: Baha al-Din-e ValadSiblings: half-sister named Fatima and a half-brother named Hussein, both elder to him, from his father's other wives.

### Sexual Orientation

Some scholars and writers have suggested that Rumi had a romantic relationship with his spiritual mentor Shamsuddin Tabrizi, there is no conclusive evidence to support this claim.

### Best Known For

His poetry, which reflects his deep spiritual and mystical beliefs rooted in Islamic Sufism.

### Residence

Mainly in Konya, which is located in present-day Turkey.

## About

Jalaluddin Muhammad Rumi, also known as Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī, Mevlânâ/Mawlānā, and Mevlevî/Mawlawī, was a 13th-century poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. He was born on September 30, 1207, in Balkh Province, Afghanistan, on the eastern edge of the Persian Empire. Rumi descended from a long line of Islamic jurists, theologians, and mystics, including his father, who was known by followers of Rumi as “Sultan of the Scholars”. When Rumi was still a young man, his father led their family more than two thousand miles west to avoid the invasion of Genghis Khan’s armies. They settled in present-day Turkey, where Rumi lived and wrote most of his life. Rumi is famous for his poetry, particularly his didactic epic Mas̄navī-yi Maʿnavī (“Spiritual Couplets”), which widely influenced mystical thought and literature throughout the Muslim world. His poems have been widely translated into many of the world's languages and transposed into various formats. Rumi has been described as the “most popular poet” and the “best-selling poet” in the United States. After his death, his disciples were organized as the Mawlawiyyah order. Rumi's philosophy was heavily influenced by Sufism, a mystical Islamic belief system that emphasizes the personal experience of God. His poetry often explores themes of love, spirituality, and the search for truth. Rumi's influence transcends national borders and ethnic divisions: Iranians, Kurds, Tajiks, Turks, Greeks, Pashtuns, other Central Asian Muslims, as well as Muslims of the Indian subcontinent have greatly appreciated his spiritual legacy for the past seven centuries.

## Early Life and Education

Jalaluddin Rumi was born on September 29th, 1207, in Balkh, which is now in Afghanistan. His father, Baha al-Din-e Valad, was one of the most important Hanafi scholars and theologians of his day. Rumi spent his early years learning and studying Arabic, law, ahadith (the body of sayings of the Prophet Muhammad), history, the Qur'an, theology, philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy. When Rumi was born, his father was living in Vakhsh, a small town located in what is now Tajikistan, acting as an itinerant preacher and religious scholar. In 1214, Rumi and his father were forced to abandon their hometown and move to Samarkand, where Rumi continued his education. Rumi traveled extensively to Muslim lands, including Baghdad, Mecca, Damascus, and Malatia (Turkey). He married Gevher Khatun of Samarquand and moved to Konya (present-day Turkey). Rumi encountered the wandering dervish and Saint Shamsuddin Tabrezi, who introduced him to the path of mystical and spiritual knowledge.

## Career

Jalaluddin Rumi was a scholar in religious sciences, a Sufi mystic poet, and a preacher. He is best known for his poetry, which reflects his deep spiritual and mystical beliefs rooted in Islamic, Sufism. Rumi's followers formed the Mevlevi (Maulaviyya) order of dervishes around his writings and example. Rumi's poetry has been translated into many languages and has influenced many writers and poets around the world. Rumi's most famous work is the Masnavi, a six-volume didactic epic poem that is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature. Rumi traveled extensively to Muslim lands, including Baghdad, Mecca, Damascus, and Malatia (Turkey). He married Gevher Khatun of Samarquand and moved to Konya (present-day Turkey). Rumi encountered the wandering dervish and Saint Shamsuddin Tabrezi, who introduced him to the path of mystical and spiritual knowledge.

## Personal life

Jalaluddin Rumi was married to Gevher Khatun of Samarquand and moved to Konya (present-day Turkey). He encountered the wandering dervish and Saint Shamsuddin Tabrezi, who introduced him to the path of mystical and spiritual knowledge. Rumi had two sons, Sultan Walad and Alaeddin Chalabi, and one daughter, Malakeh Khatun. Rumi's personal life is not well-documented, and there is little information available about his family life or relationships. However, his poetry reflects his deep spiritual and mystical beliefs, which are rooted in Islamic Sufism. Rumi's followers formed the Mevlevi (Maulaviyya) order of dervishes around his writings and example.

## Controversies

There are no major controversies surrounding Jalaluddin Rumi's life or work. However, there has been some controversy surrounding the casting of a biopic about Rumi, with some critics arguing that the casting of non-Muslim actors in the lead roles is inappropriate and perpetuates Hollywood's history of whitewashing. The controversy arose after reports that Leonardo DiCaprio might be cast as Rumi and Robert Downey Jr. would play Shams Tabrizi, Rumi's mentor who had a powerful influence on his later writings. However, the movie is still in the early stages of development, and it remains to be seen how the controversy will be resolved. Other than this, there are no major controversies surrounding Rumi's life or work, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in Islamic culture and history.

## Filmography

Jalaluddin Rumi did not have a filmography, as he lived in the 13th century and died in 1273. However, there have been recent efforts to produce a biopic about Rumi's life, with Oscar-winning screenwriter David Franzoni agreeing to work on the project in 2016. The film is expected to challenge Muslim stereotypes and provide a more nuanced portrayal of Rumi's life and work. The film is still in development and has not been released yet.

## Awards and legacy

Jalaluddin Rumi did not receive any awards during his lifetime, as he lived in the 13th century. However, his poetry has been widely celebrated and admired for centuries, and he is considered one of the greatest poets in Islamic culture and history. Rumi's followers formed the Mevlevi (Maulaviyya) order of dervishes around his writings and example, and his poetry has been translated into many languages and has influenced many writers and poets around the world. Rumi's most famous work is the Masnavi, a six-volume didactic epic poem that is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature. Rumi's legacy continues to inspire and influence people around the world, and his poetry remains popular and widely read today.

## Quotes

Some of his most famous quotes include:

* “The wound is the place where the light enters you.”
* “What you seek is seeking you.”
* "Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.”
* "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
* “The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don't finally meet somewhere. They're in each other all along.”

These quotes reflect Rumi's deep spiritual and mystical beliefs, which are rooted in Islamic Sufism.

## See also

For further information on Jalaluddin Rumi, one can refer to various sources. Encyclopedia.com provides a detailed biography of Rumi, including his life, works, and legacy. IMDb also has a biography of Rumi, which includes information about his life, travels, and works. Emily's Poetry Blog provides a biography of Rumi, as well as a selection of his poems. The New Yorker has published an article about the erasure of Islam from the poetry of Rumi, which discusses the various translations and adaptations of Rumi's work that have been published over the years.

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