Quote by Shams-i-Tabrizi: “The quest for love changes us. There is no love without transformation.”

Shams emphasizes that true love is not merely an emotion but a profound, transformative journey. He suggests that seeking and experiencing love inevitably leads to personal growth and a fundamental shift in one's being, altering perceptions and priorities profoundly.

Shams' teachings, documented in 'Maqalat-e Shams-e Tabrizi,' deeply emphasized the transformative power of divine love. His radical perspective ignited Rumi's spiritual awakening, advocating for a love that fundamentally reshapes the seeker and their path.

Persian Sufi mystic born around 1185 in Tabriz, Azerbaijan, best known as the spiritual teacher and companion of Rumi, whose encounter with him transformed Rumi from a conventional theologian into one of the world's greatest mystical poets. Little of his own writing survives beyond the Maqalat (Discourses).