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Imadeddin Nasimi Azerbaijan (1369? - 1418) Timeline Muslim / Sufi Poems by Imadeddin Nasimi Books |
In Nasimi's time, Azerbaijan had recently freed itself from the earlier Mongol invasions, but was subsequently invaded by the conqueror Tamerlane.
In the midst of this political and cultural turmoil, the Hurufi sect emerged, asserting that the individual and God are fundamentally one.
Nasimi joined the Hurufis, assuming the name Nasimi in imitation of his teacher, who was named Naimi.
The Hurufis were often persecuted for their unorthodox beliefs. After the death of his teacher at the hands of Tamerlane's son, Nasimi journeyed across much of the Middle East to spread the teachings of Hurufism and to write his poetry.
In 1417, he was arrested by the orthodox religious authorities in Aleppo, Syria, where he was executed for his "blasphemous" teachings and poetry.
Poems by Imadeddin Nasimi
- At love's most sumptuous feast was I with love made drunk
- Both worlds within my compass come, but this world cannot compass me
- Canceled Out
- I take the Merciful One's shape, the Merciful I am
Recommended Books: Imadeddin Nasimi
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