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
“This compilation successfully ignites the soul with fervent verses, appealing to those who enjoy accessible spiritual poetry. The fresh translations make Rumi’s genius approachable for new readers. However, it may not suit…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Flame of Love: Rumi's 100 Most Passionate Poems
“This compilation successfully rephrases Rumi’s expansive Masnavi into clear, contemporary prose, offering a delightful array of 105 parables. The translator’s choice to prioritize clarity over literal fidelity makes the text…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Book of Rumi: 105 Stories and Fables That Illumine, Delight, and Inform
“This volume succeeds in presenting over 120 spiritual poems with clarity and warmth, making Rumi’s insights on friendship and self-understanding readily available. However, it may not suit readers looking for rigorous academic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Spiritual Poems of Rumi: Translated by Nader Khalili
📋 Editions by Rumi in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flame of Love: Rumi's 100 Most Passionate Poems | 2025 | Mandala Publishing | 144 | 9798887621067 |
| 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 |
| Rumi's Little Book of Life: The Garden of the Soul, the Heart, a | 2012 | Hampton Roads Publishing C | 224 | 9781571746894 |
| The Love Poems of Rumi: Translated by Nader Khalili | 2020 | Wellfleet Press | 128 | 9781577152170 |
| Rumi: Jewels of Wisdom, Healing and Guidance | 2022 | Llewellyn Publications | — | 9780738773759 |
| Rumi's Little Book of Wisdom | 2021 | Hampton Roads Publishing C | 208 | 9781642970258 |
