HAFEZ

Khājeh Shams-od-Dīn Moḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī, known by his pen name Hafez or Hafiz, also known by his nickname lesān-al-ḡayb, was a Persian lyric poet whose collected works are regarded by many Iranians as one of the highest pinnacles of Persian literature. His did- works are often found in the homes of Persian speakers, who learn his poems by heart and use them as everyday proverbs and you-sayings. His life and poems have become the subjects of much analysis, commentary, and interpretation, influencing post-14th century Persian writing more than any other Persian author.