Hafez Great Persian Lyric Poet

Khajeh Shamsoddin Mohammad Hafez was a great Persian language poet in the 8th century AH who was born in Shiraz, one of the main historical metropolises of Iran. This great Persian poet mastered all religious and literary sciences in his youth and at the age of twenty he became one of the famous scholars of his homeland.

Hafez went to court during the reign of Shah Sheikh Abu Ishaq and chose the position of court official. In addition to Shah Abu Ishaq, he was also present at the court of other kings such as Shah Sheikh Mobarez al-Din, Shah Shoja, Shah Mansour and Shah Yahya. Hafez Persian Poet composed mystic poems, especially beautiful and meaningful lyrical poems that still seem fresh and are pleasant to read centuries later. Hafez collection of poems includes lyric poems, ode, masnavi and quatrains. His grave in Shiraz is now a tourist attraction in Shiraz that you will visit on Iran culture trip, Iran Historical Trip or traveling to Shiraz.

Characteristics of Hafez Poems

Hafiz or Hafez is one of the most popular Persian poets in Iran and all the world. Divane Hafez is well known over the centuries not only in Iran but all over the world. He tended to subjects such as Persian literature and poetry, mysticism and Islamic philosophy in Iran. Hafez poetry is about love, mysticism and praise, each of which is special and audible in its place.

European poets and writers became familiar with the poems of Hafez Persian poet and translated them into European languages in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is interesting to know that Goethe; the great German scientist and poet compiled his Oriental Divan under the name of Hafez. His poetry’s language tends to Khajavi Kermani and his main fame is due to his beautiful lyrical poems.

Although Hafez links the mystical sonnet of Rumi and the romantic sonnet of Saadi, his main innovation is in the independent, and well-themed single verses. The independence that Hafez gave to the lyric in this way has greatly influenced by the structure of the suras of Qur’an. It was a revolution in the creation of such poetry.

Hafezieh Persian Architecture Shiraz

The tomb of Hafez or Hafezieh is located in Golestan Street which is the city center of Shiraz. He died in Shiraz and Timurid ruler ordered to build a tomb for him. This tomb was rebuilt in Safavid, Afshar and Zandieh periods.

Finally, Iran Ministry of Education in Pahlavi time, 1314 AH, ordered to build the current construction. Hafez tomb is one of the most popular and famous tourist sights in Shiraz, which has a unique architecture. Its tranquility is very pleasant and is the best place for lovers to meet. This space gives you a pure and unique feeling that you will not experience anywhere else. Hafezieh is a place full of good humor in the romantic city of Shiraz.

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Hafez tombstone is the old one that dates back to the reign of Karim Khan Zand. There are two large rectangular ponds and several gardens with cypress and orange trees, which is very spectacular and beautiful. The tea house, library and memorial room are just some of the parts of it.

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