Ali Shir Nawayi the brilliant sun of religiosity and wisdom

Abstract

The Timurids, especially during the reign of Sultan Hussein Mirza Bayqara, which is known as "Renaissance of the East", had prominent figures such as Amir Ali Shir Nawayi, who is known for his remarkable and prominent contributions in the fields of science, literature, and socio-political activities.  This research focuses on Nawayi's religious, spiritual, and jurisprudential thoughts. Additionally, it highlights values such as justice, balance, equality, respect for humanity, preservation of the dignity of scholars, interpretation of the majestic Quran, and the writing of religious and scientific-literary books by knowledgeable individuals, emphasizing the encouragement and appreciation of scholars and intellectuals. Herat, as the center of the Timurids, was a hub of knowledge, wisdom, culture, and mysticism, and one of the prominent figures of this era was Nawayi. In Herat, the descendants of Timur achieved great accomplishments through extensive efforts in the fields of science, mysticism, jurisprudence, and Islamic law. These endeavors transformed Herat into a center for knowledge and spirituality, becoming the prominent destination for supporters of knowledge and wisdom. During the mentioned era, Mavlana Abdul Rahman Jami, Molana Hussein, and Waiz Kashfi were prominent scholars and mystics. Molana Jami, Amir Ali Shir Nawayi, and Hussein Mirza Bayqara were supporters of the Hanafi school of jurisprudence and were active in the realms of Sufism and mysticism. Herat, as the cradle of the Eastern Renaissance, was the center of these individuals' activities.