![]() He was reputedly rather arrogant with a sharp tongue. Shams, apparently, was not such an easy person to get along with. There is an interesting article about Rumi's relationship with Shams. Translated by John Moyne and Coleman Barks. ![]() Poetry Interspersed with Stories of Rumi and Shams ![]() You must keep it and give it to the Friends in the West." So a beautiful bond was made, acknowledging the truth at the core where all religions connect. ![]() But when Rumi's son and his entourage entered paying homage to Shams as a great emperor of the spirit, Francis immediately confessed and gave Shams back the money. Once Shams was located in Damascus, in a tavern gambling at cards with a young westerner, who is traditionally identified as Francis of Assisi. No wonder MSMS told us to read the books of Mowlana Rumi to get a better understanding of our faith.Īs today is Christmas I would like to share an anecdote about Shams and Saint Francis of Assis through whom he established a bond with the Western World. ![]()
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