The Persian Mystics: Jalálu'd-dín Rúmí

"The Persian Mystics: Jalálu'd-dín Rúmí" by F. Hadland Davis is about the world of Sufi mysticism through the life and lessons of Jalálu'd-Dín Rúmí, a famous Persian poet and thinker. Davis introduces Sufism, explaining how it started and what it means, pointing out that Sufis were all about rejecting fancy things for a simple, spiritual life, and highlights the influences that shaped Sufism. The book then explores Rúmí's writings and the main ideas of Sufism, like love, being one with God, and the search for spiritual understanding. Through Rúmí's story and poems, the book paints a picture of a deep tradition focused on experiencing love for God.