“The word grows mad on the fermentOf angry actions, the authorities can only inflictVisible punishments. Now regard with the unpracticedInner eye the unseen presence of Judgement thenYou will understand the nature of your soul's torment”

Jalaluddin Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic. His works, including the *Masnavi* and *Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi*, blend spiritual insight with vivid imagery, exploring love, divine unity, and human connection. The *Masnavi* remains a cornerstone of Sufi literature, celebrated for its poetic depth and philosophical richness.