Who is Rumi?
Q: Who is Rumi?
A: Rumi is one of the greatest poets in the Islamic world, a Sufi mystic, philosopher, and lover of humanity.
Q: When was Rumi born and when did he die?
A: Rumi was born on September 30, 1207, and he died on December 17, 1273.
Q: What is Rumi's common name in English-speaking countries?
A: Rumi is usually known in the English-speaking world simply as Rumi.
Q: What is the Mevlevi order?
A: The Mevlevi order is a Sufi branch that was created by Rumi's followers to celebrate and encourage his teachings.
Q: What is the Mevlevi order's popular name in many Western countries?
A: The Mevlevi order is known to many Westerners as the "Whirling Dervishes."
Q: Why did Rumi's followers establish the Mevlevi order?
A: Rumi's followers established the Mevlevi order to celebrate and encourage his teachings.
Q: What is Rumi's legacy?
A: Rumi's legacy includes his influential poetry, philosophy, and mysticism, as well as his followers' establishment of the Mevlevi order.
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