Dīn Muhammad Rūmī

Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī (1207–1273) was a Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic based in Konya. His extensive works, including the Masnavi and Divan-e Shams, explore love and spiritual union, exemplified by the quote 'What you seek is seeking you.'

Quotes by Dīn Muhammad Rūmī

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What you seek is seeking you. — Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī

The Mutual Pursuit of Desire and Destiny

Ultimately, Rumi’s teaching invites us to trust in life’s unfolding dialogue. By recognizing that our goals and dreams may also be reaching out to us, we foster hope and patience. This outlook relieves some existential anxiety, suggesting that the journey itself is a meeting point—a space where longing is met by response, and destiny is both found and finds us in return. [...]

Created on: 7/14/2025