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Hakim Sanai

1080 - 1131/41 | Ghazni, Afghanistan

Considered one the greatest Persian poets and philosophers.

Considered one the greatest Persian poets and philosophers.

Profile of Hakim Sanai

Pen Name : 'Sanai'

Real Name : Abul-Majd Majdud Sanai

Born :Ghazni

Died : Ghazni, Afghanistan

Hakim Sanai's real name was Abul Majid bin Adam and his pen-name was Sanai. He was born in 470 AH in the city of Ghazni in present day Afghanistan. He had great command over exegesis, hadith, jurisprudence and literary sciences. He was also an expert in medicine. To some extent, he also knew how to interpret dreams. Hakim was awarded titles such as Hakim and Sheikh because of his high academic ability and intelligence. His Mathnavi has gained a lot of popularity. Disgusted with the worldly life, they turned to piety and piety. This was the period when his poetry took a new turn. Hakim Sanai used to write poetry in a simple, clear and explicit manner. His teaching skills can be gauged from the fact that great poets like Sheikh Attar and Maulana-e-Rum recognized Hakim Sanai as their teacher. Sanayi died in 535 AH.


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Jashn-e-Rekhta | 8-9-10 December 2023 - Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Near India Gate - New Delhi

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