He has published several books of Rumi poems. Today, Rumi is well-known and alive among American society due to Barks work. But Barks’ work has some proponents and opponents. In one hand, Proponents welcome him because he introduced Rumi a poet of 700 years ago to new generation especially in western culture and explained his philosophical views in a new language. He interpreted Rumi’s views and explained them in his language and it became acceptable among the American people. In other hand, opponents are dissatisfied because he has not observed the fidelity principle and distorted some facts about Rumi character and views. However, Barks translation is very popular and it can be considered in many aspects.