Kabir lived from 1398 to 1518 CE in Varanasi, India. He was a disciple of Swami Ramananda and a Vaishnava yogi. His poems were written in Sadhukkadi and Bhojpuri dialects
Born in Paris in 1903, Corbin studied Catholic philosophy and modern philosophy. Became first French translator of Martin Heidegger. Met Suhrawardi in 1928, which sealed his spiritual destiny. Taught Islamic studies at École Pratique des Hautes Études from 1954
Born in Herat under the name Nizomiddin Mir Alisher. Met poet Lutfi as a child and was recognized for his talent. Became stamper in 1469 and state minister in 1472. Built numerous structures including madrasahs, mosques, and bridges. Appointed governor of Astrobod in 1487
Born in Balkh in 1207, Mevlana's father Bahaddin Veled fled Mongol persecution. Family arrived in Konya in 1228 at Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat's invitation. Became teacher in Konya schools after father's death in 1231
Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. Born in Balkh in 1207, died in Konya in 1273. His full name was Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi
Born in Belh in 1207 AD to Sultan-ul Ulema Bahaeddin Veled. Moved to Konya in 1220 with family after Mongol invasions. Learned philosophy and mysticism from his father at age 23. Studied at Aleppo and Damascus universities