Knowledge problem in Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi

One of the most fundamental problems that the history of philosophy has dealt with since antiquity is the problem of knowledge. Like many thinkers, Mevlana Celaleddin Rûmi was one of the thinkers who tried to shed light on the problem of knowledge. Mevlana did not aim for a philosophical discussion while dealing with the nature and value of knowledge. Mevlana's aim in this regard is to guide people on what is the knowledge that is capable of providing happiness in this world and the hereafter. Mevlana, who characterizes knowledge as the life of hearts; He talks about different classifications of knowledge in relation to the juz and the kulli mind. By evaluating these types of information in terms of accuracy and reliability, it has brought the concept of genuine knowledge to the fore. According to Mevlana, true knowledge is the knowledge that enlightens one's heart and helps to know and know Allah properly. In order to obtain true information, it is up to people to shine their hearts like a mirror and make them ready for information. Mevlana Celaleddin Rûmi draws attention with the bond he establishes between knowledge and love. Mevlana sees love as the reason for the creation of the universe and argues that love cannot be ignorant. Just as there is no love without knowledge, it is not possible to be a perfect human being without love. Keywords: Mevlana, Knowledge, Value, Mind, Body, Genuine, Truth, Heart, Love.