MEVLANA - Learning about Mevlana through fairy tales - For school-aged children

Masallar18 minages 3-8

The tale teaches humility, thoughtful judgment, listening to good advice, and an appreciation of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi’s life.

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What the tale is about

A curious child reading beside Grandfather is swept into a magical journey through time when a colorful peacock feather from the Masnavi carries the child away. In a desert, a field, and a quiet garden, the child glimpses Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi’s family journey to Konya, his learning, his spiritual growth, and his friendship with Shams of Tabriz. Along the way, a proud fly and a trapped bird teach memorable lessons about arrogance, believing impossible claims, and regret. Back home, Grandfather continues the story with Rumi’s sama tradition, passing, and Shab-e Arus.

What this tale teaches

The tale teaches humility, thoughtful judgment, listening to good advice, and an appreciation of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi’s life.

Characters

The child narratorGrandfatherMawlana Jalaluddin RumiThe peacockThe little bird

Questions to ask your child afterwards

What carried the child into the time tunnel?
What were the little bird’s first two pieces of advice?
What tradition began among Rumi’s admirers after his passing?

Listen to MEVLANA - Learning about Mevlana through fairy tales - For school-aged children ad-free in the Masaldan Erdeme app, download it for offline bedtimes and follow along with the karaoke text.