Charkhish-i sar-nivisht az Jalāl al-Dīn tā Mowlānā shudan: Ḥikāyatī-yi shanīdanī az zabān-i Shams Persian 2026

The Tear of Love by Sinan Yağmur, a Turkish writer, mystic, and scholar of Rumi, is a fictionalized account of the relationship between Shams of Tabriz and Rumi, offering readers a journey into the world of mysticism, love, and inner transformation. The book, one of the bestselling works published in Turkey, has been translated into several languages and has introduced many readers to the remarkable story of the spiritual awakening and transformation of Rumi.

Having spent years studying the lives and thoughts of Rumi and Shams, Yağmur chooses not to provide a direct analysis of Rumi’s poetry and mystical writings. Instead, he presents an imaginative narrative from the perspective of Shams himself, in which Shams reflects on his physical and spiritual journeys, his inner experiences, and his understanding of the nature of love. Through a simple style close to everyday language, the author seeks to make profound mystical concepts accessible to a wider audience.

Rather than focusing solely on Rumi’s literary greatness, The Tear of Love explores the beginning of his transformation: his encounter with Shams and the profound love that forever changed the course of his life and thought. The book is an engaging choice for readers interested in mysticism, Sufi literature, and the lives of Shams and Rumi. By blending history, imagination, and spiritual reflection, it invites readers to contemplate the meaning of love, self-knowledge, and the journey toward inner awakening.