Category: Art & Literature

In the tapestry of Persian literature, there are threads of gold that shine with a brilliance undimmed by the passage of centuries. Among these lustrous strands, the name of Abu Mansur Muhammad ibn Ahmad Daqiqi Tusi stands out with particular…
As an Iranian historian with a passion for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of our nation’s diverse history, I’ve always been fascinated by the story of Afro-Iranians. It’s a tale that weaves through centuries, filled with struggle, resilience, and cultural fusion….
In the shimmering heart of the 11th century, amidst the rugged mountains and verdant plains of Khorasan, there arose a spiritual beacon whose radiance still illuminates the paths of seekers today. Abu Ismaïl Abdullah al-Harawi al-Ansari, known lovingly as Abdullah…
In the vast firmament of Persian literature, where countless stars have shone through the ages, there exists a luminary whose brilliance has endured for a millennium, casting its radiant glow upon the rich tapestry of Iranian cultural heritage. This celestial…
The Poet Lost to Time In the vast expanse of Persian literature, names like Ferdowsi, Rumi, and Hafez loom large, casting a grand shadow over the historical landscape. Yet, beneath this towering canopy of poetic giants, there are quieter voices,…
By Dr. Soraya Nima, Iranian Scholar and Women’s Rights Activist “For Rabia, the pen was more than an instrument of writing. It was the sword with which she carved her name into history, the ink of her words flowing like…
The story of printing in Iran is more than just the narrative of machines, ink, and paper—it is the chronicle of a nation’s struggle to bring the written word to life amidst political upheaval, social change, and the inexorable rise…
In the heart of Persian culture lies an art form that transcends the mere boundaries of aesthetics and enters the realm of the spiritual: Persian calligraphy. This sacred art, woven into the fabric of Iranian identity, is more than a…
Shahid Balkhi: The Radiant Beacon of Persian Wisdom and Poetry In the vast tapestry of Persian literary history, certain figures stand as towering beacons of wisdom and creativity, their legacies woven deeply into the cultural fabric of the region. One…
In the vast expanse of Islamic philosophy, few figures stand as luminously as Shihab al-Din Yahya ibn Habash Suhrawardi. Known as “Shaikh al-Ishraq” (the Master of Illumination), Suhrawardi’s contributions to the intellectual and spiritual traditions of the Islamic world are…