The Throne Carrier of God: The Life and Thought of 'Ala' ad-dawla as-SimnaniThis book constitutes a comprehensive investigation of the life and teachings of one of the most famous Sufis of the Iranian world. Simnaμniμ spent his early life as a courtier at the Ilkhanid Mongol court and was a cherished companion of the emperor Arghun. After a mystical experience on the battlefield, he turned his back on a life of luxury and became a Sufi. He advanced rapidly in his spiritual quest and soon became one of the most influential Sufi masters in Iran. |
