Ravābiṭ-i jādūyī-i Shams va Mawlavī

This scholarly volume by Farīdah Sadīdī offers a comprehensive examination of the mystical and historical bond between two titans of Persian literature and spirituality: Mawlavī (known in the West as Rumi) and his enigmatic mentor, Shams-i Tabrīzī. Published in Tihrān, the text delves into the transformative encounter that turned Mawlavī from a scholar into a passionate mystic, analysing the 'magical relationships' that underpin his major works, including the Mas̲navī and the Dīvān-i Shams. Beyond biography, the book explores the philosophical constructs of the 'Perfect Human' and provides a pedagogical framework for understanding and teaching the complex ethical and spiritual dimensions of 13th-century Persian Sufi poetry. It is an essential resource for students and scholars of Iranian mysticism seeking to understand the deep spiritual alchemy between these two historical figures.