On Feb. 3, 2024, 10:57 a.m. hamed:
There are other famous Persian mystics poets besides Rumi and Hafez. Some other famous Persian mystics are:
Farid al-Din Attar (c. 1145–1221): A poet and hagiographer who wrote about the lives and teachings of Sufi saints. His most famous work is The Conference of the Birds, an allegorical poem about the spiritual journey of the soul.
Shahab al-Din Suhrawardi (1154–1191): A philosopher and mystic who founded the school of Illuminationism, which combined rational and mystical approaches to knowledge. He wrote several influential works, such as The Philosophy of Illumination and The Book of Radiance.
Bayazid Bastami (804–874): A pioneer of the ecstatic or intoxicated branch of Sufism, who emphasized the annihilation of the self in God. He is known for his paradoxical and shocking sayings, such as “I am the Truth” and “Glory be to me”.
Abul-Hassan Kharaqani (963–1033): A saint and master who was renowned for his miracles and generosity. He taught that love is the essence of Sufism and that God can be found in everything and everyone.
Jami (1414–1492): A poet and scholar who wrote about various aspects of Sufism, such as ethics, theology, and mysticism. He composed many lyrical poems, such as The Seven Thrones and The Flashes of Light, as well as prose works, such as The Lives of the Saints and The Precious Pearl.