Encounter with Farid al-Din Attar
Poet involved
What happened
Around 1220, in Nishapur, Rumi met the esteemed Sufi poet Farid al-Din Attar. This encounter was pivotal as Attar recognized Rumi's spiritual potential and gifted him a copy of his own work, Asrar Nama. This meeting introduced Rumi to the rich tradition of Persian Sufi poetry and inspired his own mystical inclinations.
Literary impact
This formative encounter with Attar not only influenced Rumi's poetic style but also solidified his path as a Sufi mystic. The themes of divine love and spiritual longing that characterize Rumi's poetry can be traced back to this significant moment in his early life.
Source: Wikipedia