Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) was born in Afghanistan and lived in Iconium, Turkey. He founded the Order of the Whirling Dervishes and wrote three major works. His Mathnawi-i-Manawi contains six books of poetry and mystical imagery
Khadija b. Khuwaylid was first Muslim and Prophet Muhammad's wife. Nusayba b. Ka'b participated in Battle of Uhud, shielding Prophet Muhammad. Khawla b. al-Azwar fought in Battle of Yarmuk against Byzantines. 'Ā'isha b. Abī Bakr led opposition to caliphs and transmitted Islamic teachings. Zaynab b. 'Alī led Ahl al-Bayt after Karbala Massacre
Whirling Dervishes originated from Mevlevi Order founded by Rumi's son Sultan Veled. Order spread to Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, and Palestine under Sultan Veled's leadership. Rumi's followers killed mystic Shams al-Din in 1247, leading to Sema ceremonies
Born in Balkh (Afghanistan) around 1207, moved to Konya in 1228. Father Bahāʾ al-Dīn Walad was a prominent mystical theologian. Met Farīd al-Dīn ʿAṭṭār in Nishāpūr, traveled through Middle East
Born in Afghanistan in early 13th century, later moved to Konya. Received extensive education in Islamic law and theology. Met Shams Tabrizi in 1244, who became his spiritual mentor
Born in 1207 in Wakhsh to learned theologians. Escaped Mongol invasion and settled in Konya. Became professor in religious sciences at age 24. Founded Mawlawi Sufi order after meeting Shamsuddin of Tabriz