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Introduction.
Al Mighty Allah has created limited people who achieved good names due to their good manners and actions. Sheikh Saadi is one of those people who performed many heroic deeds in his life and made a good name in this world. The people always benefit from his good deeds and heroics. When the ILKHANI king attacked Iran and burned down the houses of the Iranians, he destroyed mosques, schools/colleges and burned down libraries/literature. Furthermore, ILKHANI also brutally killed eminents and scholars. In those days, Allah has blessed the Iranian people with Sheikh Saadi (RA).
Ashraf Ud Din Mosleh Ud Din Saadi was born in the city of Shiraz in Iran. The exact date of his birth is unknown, however modern Iranian history writers say that Saadi was born in AD 1184. C. and died between 691 and 694 d. H. his father was an official of the governor of Shiraz. The historian says that Sheikh Saadi has spent his life in four parts. Sheikh Saadi studied for 30 years, then he traveled the world for 30 years, then he spent 30 years writing books and poetry and the rest of his life was spent in seclusion and theosophy. He served his people socially through his books and publications.
Sheikh Saadi primary and higher education.
Sheikh Saadi belongs to a cultured family from Shiraz that was famous for its knowledge. He took his first education from his father. Unfortunately, his father passed away in his childhood and he was unable to continue studying with him.
Sheikh Saadi got higher education from the renowned and famous Shiraz teachers after his father’s death. He traveled to Baghdad to continue his education and received higher education from Sheikh Shahab Ud Din Saharwardi,
Sheikh Saadi’s trip.
Sheikh Saadi left Baghdad when he realized that the ruthless and brutal King Halako Khan had destroyed the Islamic state of Baghdad with his brutal acts. He traveled to Syria, Palestine, Mecca, Medina (KSA), Asia, and North Africa. He performed fourteen Hajj during his trip. Some of BOSTAN’s stories reveal that he also visited Turkistan and Hindustan. An English historian writes that Saadi is the second largest tourist in the East after Ibn-e-Batota. He faced problems during his various trips. Once, Saadi gets angry with the people of Damascus. He left Damascus and headed for the deserts of Palestine where the Christians arrested him and imprisoned him with Jewish prisoners. Saadi tackled all of life’s problems with courage and bravery. He never complained about his problem.
Sheikh Saadi was expressive and fluent in explaining his expressions. He always used flowing, expressive and emphasized words in his prose and poetry, which touches the hearts of readers. Saadi explained his problems in a better way to guide followers and readers. He was always grateful to Al-Mighty Allah and advised his companions to become patient during stressful and tense conditions.
Love with Native People.
Saadi loved his homeland very much, which is reflected in his poetry. He left his hometown of Shiraz due to the cruel rule of Muzafar Uddin Saad bin Zangi and a worsening public order situation. He returned to his hometown after a long time when Saad bin Zangi died and his son Muzafar Uddin Abu Bakar bin Abu Saad bin Zangi took over the kingdom in 1236 AH. Muzafar Uddin Abu Bakar pledged to the TATARIAN tribe for peace. In this way, he managed to keep the peace in Persia and saved his people from mass destruction.
Tendency to Sufism.
Sheikh Saadi was a very talented scholar and he liked scholars in general and religious scholars in particular. Despite his epistemic skills and qualities, he was influenced by Sufi and adopted Sufism. Saadi used his prose and poetry for constraining and ameliorating public works. He guided leaders, kings and rulers through his poetry. Ali bin Ahmad is a renowned religious scholar (who formed/assembled Kulayat-e-Saadi) says that Sheikh Saadi was very brave and courageous. Furthermore, he narrated that Saadi has courageously expressed and communicated his point of view to everyone, including the rulers of his time. Saadi was very talented from childhood. He was popular among the people because of his sincerity. He was respected by everyone due to his good manners and positive attitude.
Death of Sheikh Saadi.
Saadi was very popular with the people. Once, the King of Multan invited Saadi to visit India, but Saadi apologized. Saadi’s state of health weakened in those days and he preferred to live in Shiraz (his hometown). He died in Shiraz in 691 AH and was buried there. His tomb is known as MAZAR-E-SADIA.
Saadi Publications.
Saadi is famous for his unique style of writing prose and poetry. His books and publications are famous all over the world, in particular GULISTAN, BOSTAN and Kulayat-e-Saadi. BOSTAN is one of the best books and it was written in 1257 AD and contains the following topics:
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Justice
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Characteristics of kindness
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force of love
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Humility and Humility
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Advantages of contentment
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Education
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Advantages of Saying Thanks to Allah Al Mighty
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regret and regret
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Invocation and Prayers
GULISTAN-E-SAADI is another beautiful book of unique and true stories. Said book was written in AD 1258 but formulated and published after his death. The highlights of the book are as follows:-
1.Monarch Characters
2. Darwaish Characters
3. Advantages of Humility
4. Advantage of silence
5. Youth and Love
6. Old age
7. Effects of education
8. Company label
