The Mevlevi Order: History and Organization
In the 13th century, one of the most famous poets emerged in the Muslim world, Jalâl ud-Dîn Rûmî, who developed a strong group of followers that developed into the modern understanding of the Mevlevi brotherhood . Even in modernity, Rûmî holds a special place as a special place amongst groups. Born in Balkh in Central Asia to a well-respected, learned Islamic family, Rûmî’s family pushed towards modern-day Turkey in an attempt to avoid the Mongol conquests of Genghis Khan, settling in Konya . This migration towards the East was important because it allowed Rûmî to take a position as a teacher and scholar in this area, as he developed his own spiritual, mystic practices that caused a large discipleship
In the 13th century, one of the most famous poets emerged in the Muslim world, Jalâl ud-Dîn Rûmî, who developed a strong group of followers that developed into the modern understanding of the Mevlevi brotherhood . Even in modernity, Rûmî holds a special place as a special place amongst groups. Born in Balkh in Central Asia to a well-respected, learned Islamic family, Rûmî’s family pushed towards modern-day Turkey in an attempt to avoid the Mongol conquests of Genghis Khan, settling in Konya . This migration towards the East was important because it allowed Rûmî to take a position as a teacher and scholar in this area, as he developed his own spiritual, mystic practices that caused a large discipleship