The Story of Rumi and Shams of Tabriz: Rumi was once a respected scholar and teacher in Konya, leading a life filled with books and teachings. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he met Shams of Tabriz, a wandering mystic. At first, Rumi was shocked by Shams’ unconventional ways and his disregard for societal norms. Shams would often question Rumi’s scholarly approach, challenging him to go deeper, beyond words and logic, into the realm of divine love. One day, Rumi’s students, unable to understand Shams, became jealous and plotted to get rid of him. They kidnapped Shams and left Rumi heartbroken. After Shams' disappearance, Rumi fell into deep sorrow, searching for his friend. In his grief, Rumi began writing poems, which became his famous "Divan-e-Shams" (The Collected Poems of Shams). These verses were filled with the longing and love he felt for Shams. In the end, Rumi realized that Shams was not just a person, but a symbol of divine love, and that true connection with the divine could not be constrained by the mind.