Muʿīn al-Dīn Abū al-Qāsim al-Junayd ibn Maḥmūd ibn Muḥammad ibn ʿUmar al-ʿUmarī al-Shīrāzī (al-mutawaffā: baʿd 740H)

Junayd Shirazi was a Persian Sufi master known for his teachings and works on Islamic mysticism. He hailed from Shiraz and is often associated with the development of the 'sober' school of Sufism, which emphasizes internal spiritual development over external expressions of mysticism. His contributions to Sufi literature include a collection of letters and poems that delve into the intricacies of the spiritual path, the nature of God, and the soul's journey towards divine union. His writings have...See more