Hafez primarily wrote in the literary genre of lyric poetry or ghazals, which is the ideal style for expressing the ecstasy of divine inspiration in the mystical form of love poems. He was a Sufi. [1] …

Ḥāfeẓ received a classical religious education, lectured on Qurʾānic and other theological subjects (“Ḥāfeẓ” designates one who has learned the Qurʾān by heart), and wrote commentaries on religious …

Jan 16, 2024 · Hafez (Also known as Hafiz — 1316-1390) was a Persian poet, whose collected works are regarded by many Iranians as a pinnacle of Persian literature. His works are often found in the …

May 26, 2020 · Hafez of Shiraz (also given as Hafiz, l. 1315-1390) is considered the greatest of the Persian poets and among the most famous and admired writers in world literature.

Hafiz became a poet at the court of Abu Ishak and also taught at a religious college. He is one of the most celebrated of the Persian poets, and his influence can be felt to this day.

Hafez today is primarily remembered for his lyrical poetry written in ghazals, a difficult and uniquely Persian verse-form. Prior to Hafez, ghazals were primarily used to write songs celebrating wine and …

Dec 15, 2002 · HAFEZ (Ḥāfeẓ), Šams-al-Din Moḥammad, of Shiraz (ca. 715-792/1315-1390), celebrated Persian lyric poet. i. An overview. ii. Hafez’s life and times. iii. Hafez’s poetic art. iv. …

Evidence gleaned from his work and some of the more plausible legends indicate that Hafiz’s father, Baha-Oddin, was a native of Isfahan who migrated to Shiraz to escape the Mongol invaders. His …

4 days ago · Abdel Halim Hafez was born on the 21 June 1929, and died on 30 March 1977, was an Egyptian singer, actor, composer, and musician, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in …

Nov 1, 2025 · Hafez’s poetry is a treasure trove of rich imagery, symbolism, and ambiguity. He uses these tools to help convey your emotions in the best way possible-with depth, complexity, layers …