Jalāl al-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī (Born: September 30, 1207 | Balkh and Died :December 17, 1273 | Konya) , commonly known as **Rumi**, was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic whose writings have transcended time, language, and culture. His poetry explores themes of divine love, spiritual longing, and the journey of the soul toward unity with the divine. His most famous works include the **Masnavi** (a six-volume spiritual epic) and the **Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi**, a collection of lyrical poems dedicated to Shams. Most of Rumi’s poems were written in Persian, which was the literary and cultural language of his time. So while Rumi lived in what is now Turkey, his poetic legacy is deeply rooted in Persian literature. His works like the *Masnavi* and *Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi* are considered masterpieces of Persian mystical poetry. Rumi’s legacy continues to thrive across the globe, with his poetry celebrated for its spiritual depth and universal appeal. His tomb in Konya remains a place of pilgrimage and reflection.