Masnavi

[3] Some Muslims regard the Masnavi as one of the most important works of Islamic literature, falling behind only the Quran.

The Masnavi is a poetic collection of anecdotes and stories derived from the Quran, hadith[7] sources, and everyday tales.

It incorporates a variety of Islamic wisdom, but primarily focuses on emphasizing inward personal Sufi interpretation.

These men are said to have met regularly in meetings where Rumi would deliver the verses and Chalabi would write them down and recite them back to him.

[11] The six books of the Masnavi can be divided into three groups of two because each pair is linked by a common theme:[12] In addition to the recurring themes presented in each book, Rumi includes multiple points of view or voices inviting the reader to fall into "imaginative enchantment".