- Divine love
- Unity with God
- The journey of the soul
- The importance of love as a path to spiritual enlightenment

Themes in Rumi's Poetry

Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. His masterpiece, the Masnavi, is considered one of the greatest works of Sufi literature.

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Persian poets have played a crucial role in the development of Persian literature, often incorporating themes of love, mysticism, and morality. Notable poets include Hafez, Saadi, and Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, whose works continue to be celebrated for their depth and beauty.

- Hafez
- Saadi
- Maulana (Rumi)

Persian Poets

Hafez (Khajeh Shamsuddin Muhammad Hafez-e Shirazi) was a 14th-century Persian poet renowned for his lyrical poetry, particularly his ghazals, which explore love, faith, and the hypocrisy of society.

Hafez (Khajeh Shamsuddin Muhammad Hafez-e Shirazi)

Saadi (Abu-Muhammad Muslih al-Din bin Abdullah Shirazi) was a 13th-century Persian poet and prose writer. His most famous works, Gulistan (The Rose Garden) and Bustan (The Orchard), offer moral tales and reflections on society.

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