They were both more than how they were perceived or known, yet we don’t realize it today. However, Cemalnur Sargut states that Rumi was not a poet, nor was Shams a dervish. Rumi’s teachings have now gained international renown and are on bestseller lists around the world.Īccording to Anne Marie Schimmel, Shams Tebrizi was the one and only savant that made Rumi what he became. The recent interest toward Rumi in North America is due to Shams, because he encouraged and motivated Rumi to write the Aşk-ı İlahi (“Holy Love”) and teach Sufi wisdom through this medium. Shams Tebrizi naturally comes to mind when we hear of Rumi, because Shams made Rumi who he was. However, Rumi comes to mind when we read the Masnavi-Mathnavi (Mesnevi), the Divan-ı Kebir (Great Ledger), or the book of Fih-i Mafih (What is in it is in it).
Those who follow the teachings of Rumi come to discover Shams. They were soul mates, with one complementing the other. One cannot be mentioned without the other. Those aware of the life and teachings of Rumi know well the importance of Shams and his effect on Rumi. Numerous people visit Rumi’s tomb, but only a small minority take the time to visit a much smaller and more modest tomb next to Rumi’s. These few people pay their dues and give respect to Rumi’s companion and friend, Shams Tebrizi. The main attraction for those visiting Konya is definitely the green domed Tomb of Rumi.
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