Me and Rumi the Autobiography of Shams i Tabrizi by Shams I Tabrizi William, C Chittick Annemarie Schimmel and Foreword

Me and Rumi: The Autobiography of Shams i Tabrizi presents the spiritual and philosophical reflections of Shams of Tabriz, the enigmatic 13th-century mystic whose profound influence on Rumi shaped Islamic mysticism. Compiled and translated by William C. Chittick with scholarly context by Annemarie Schimmel, this text offers direct access to Shams's teachings on divine love, annihilation of the self, and the transformative power of human connection.

Shams emerges through these pages as a figure of paradox - a wandering dervish whose unconventional methods challenged religious orthodoxy yet produced one of history's most significant spiritual partnerships. His discourse ranges from intimate observations on the nature of the soul to penetrating critiques of external religious practice divorced from inner experience. The foreword and supporting scholarship ground these teachings in their historical context, illuminating how Shams's radical approach to spirituality both scandalized and inspired his contemporaries.

Readers seeking to understand the philosophical foundations of Sufi tradition will find this autobiography essential. Unlike secondary accounts, this work preserves Shams's own voice and reasoning, revealing the depth beneath the romantic legend of his relationship with Rumi. The translation balances scholarly precision with accessibility, making complex metaphysical concepts comprehensible to modern readers.

• Direct teachings of a 13th-century Sufi master on love, self-annihilation, and divine truth
• Historical context provided by leading scholars of Islamic mysticism
• Explores the spiritual partnership that transformed Islamic philosophy
• Translated by renowned Islamic scholar William C. Chittick
• Foreword and scholarly apparatus included

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