Me and Rumi: The Autobiography of Shams-i Tabrizi

Me and Rumi: The Autobiography of Shams-i Tabrizi, translated by William C. Chittick, offers readers a rare glimpse into the thoughts, teachings, and inner world of Shams-i Tabrizi — the spiritual guide and companion of the great Sufi poet Jalaluddin Rumi.

This book is a collection of discourses, reflections, and conversations attributed to Shams, revealing the mystical wisdom, raw passion, and spiritual intensity that transformed Rumi from a scholar into a divine poet.

Through this autobiography, readers encounter Shams’ deep insights on love, God, truth, and human existence, which serve as a timeless guide for seekers of spirituality. The text not only sheds light on the relationship between Shams and Rumi but also highlights Shams’ own journey of self-realization and devotion to the Divine.

A profound and captivating read, this book is ideal for lovers of Sufism, mysticism, poetry, and spiritual philosophy