Khawāja Shams-ud-Dīn Muḥammad Ḥāfeẓ Shīrāzī (Hafiz)

Khawāja Shams-ud-Dīn Muḥammad Ḥāfeẓ Shīrāzī, commonly known as Hafiz, was a renowned Persian poet from the 14th century. Celebrated for his lyric poetry, especially the ghazal, Hafiz's works express themes of love, spirituality, and human longing. His poetry combines beauty, deep emotion, and metaphor, making his verses timeless and widely admired in Persian literature and beyond. Hafiz’s influence extends into Sufism and world literature, inspiring countless readers and writers with his profound exploration of divine love and the human experience.