24/10/2026
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Rumi (30 September 1207 – 17 December 1273), born Jalal al-Din Muhammad, was a Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic whose writings explore divine love, separation, and the soul’s longing for spiritual belonging. He spent much of his life in Konya, in present-day Türkiye, where his encounter with Shams of Tabriz in 1244 profoundly transformed his spiritual and creative life. Their companionship, and the grief of separation that followed, helped inspire poetry of extraordinary tenderness and intensity. His great works, including the Masnavi and the Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, remain enduring treasures of Persian literature. Rooted in Islamic faith and Sufi spirituality, his poetry invites readers to look beyond pride and possessions toward love, humility, and inner transformation.
The words in this post offer a powerful reflection on integrity: no reward is worth surrendering the deepest part of yourself. Wealth, recognition, and approval can change or disappear, but protecting your conscience gives meaning to what remains. This wording is widely attributed to Rumi, although its original poem, Persian text, and translator have not been verified.
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sources: Academy of American Poets and Poetry Foundation.