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Muslim / Sufi
19th Century
Iran/Persia
 

 

Bibi Hayati

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Bibi Hayati Kermani was born into a Sufi family in the early 1800's in the Kerman province of Persia (Iran). She was raised by her brother, who guided her in the early stages of her spiritual life.

When she was older Bibi Hayati was formally initiated into the Ni'matullahi Sufi order by the Sufi master Nur 'Ali Shah, whom she later married. They had one child together.

At the request of her husband, Bibi Hayati published her poetry, and during her lifetime she became well-known for her passionate mystical poems.

She was also known for her practice of cooking for and feeding the people of her community.

 

Poems by Bibi Hayati

  Before there was a hint of civilization
  How can I see the splendor of the moon
  Is it the night of power

Recommended Books

The Shambhala Anthology of Women's Spiritual Poetry, Edited by Aliki Barnstone

Amazon.com

The Soul is Here for its Own Joy: Sacred Poems from Many Cultures, Edited by Robert Bly

Amazon.com

Related Links:

  Bibi Hayati Kermani - Wise Muslim Women
http://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/muslimwomen/bio/bibi_hayati_kermani/
Brief but helpful biography online.
 


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