In 1244, Jelaluddin Rumi, a Sufi scholar in Konya, Turkey, formed a profound bond with itinerant dervish Shams of Tabriz. After Shams' passing, Rumi's grief inspired him to compose imagistic poetry about inner life and devotion to God. Following Rumi's own death, his son established the Mevlevi Sufi order, known for its whirling dervishes.
Rumi: Poet of the Heart
In 13th century Turkey, a Sufi scholar named Jelaluddin Rumi forges a deep bond with a wandering dervish named Shams of Tabriz in 1244.
