About the author
Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, commonly known as Rumi (30 September 1207 – 17 December 1273), was a Sufi mystic, poet, and founder of the Islamic brotherhood known as the Mevlevi Order. His family hailed from Balkh. Rumi is an influential figure in Sufism, and his thought and works loom large both in Persian literature and mystic poetry in general. Today, his translated works are enjoyed all over the world. The rapidly advancing Mongol hordes forced his family to flee west early on in his life.
📖 Where to start with Rumi
💬 What our editors say about Rumi's books
“Llewellyn Publications presents a carefully curated selection from the Divan of Shams, offering a vibrant entry point into Rumi’s mystical world. The text successfully balances deep contemplation with playful delight, making…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Rumi: Jewels of Wisdom, Healing and Guidance
“This volume offers an exquisite entry point into Rumi’s vast body of work, presenting previously untranslated verses that illuminate the internal landscape. The translation by Mafi and Kolin captures the mystical essence required…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Rumi's Little Book of Life: The Garden of the Soul, the Heart, and the Spirit
“This curated collection illuminates the path toward a benevolent existence through Rumi’s profound insights. The contemporary translation makes these ancient truths accessible, focusing on the heart and divine vastness. However,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Rumi's Little Book of Wisdom
📋 Editions by Rumi in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumi: Jewels of Wisdom, Healing and Guidance | 2022 | Llewellyn Publications | — | 9780738773759 |
| Rumi's Little Book of Life: The Garden of the Soul, the Heart, a | 2012 | Hampton Roads Publishing C | 224 | 9781571746894 |
| Rumi's Little Book of Wisdom | 2021 | Hampton Roads Publishing C | 208 | 9781642970258 |
| The Book of Rumi: 105 Stories and Fables That Illumine, Delight, | 2018 | Hampton Roads Publishing C | 208 | 9781571747464 |
| The Spiritual Poems of Rumi: Translated by Nader Khalili | 2020 | Wellfleet Press | 128 | 9781577152187 |
| The Heart of Rumi: Poems of Friendship, Love, and Spiritual Refl | 2025 | Wellfleet Press | 352 | 9781577155508 |
| The Love Poems of Rumi: Translated by Nader Khalili | 2020 | Wellfleet Press | 128 | 9781577152170 |
| The Flame of Love: Rumi's 100 Most Passionate Poems | 2025 | Mandala Publishing | 144 | 9798887621067 |
