Saadi Shirazi was born in Shiraz in 1200 or 1201.His father died when he was very young.Saadi Shirazi completed his primary education in Shiraz And later was sent to Baghdad for further education.At the Famous An-Nizamiyya college He studied Islamic Sciences,Law,History,Arabic Litrature and Islamic theology. Saadi Shirazi is widely recognized as one of the greatest authors of all times.He is not only known in Iran or Muslim countries,he has been quoted in western sources too.His best known work are "Bostan"Which was completed in 1257 and the "Gulistan" which was completed in 1258.

His work "Bostan" is consists of Stories Which represents the ethical lessons very beautiful.And speaks of justice,modesty,equality ect.These story are widely told in muslim countries,specially parents use them at bedtime for their children.

Gulistan is mainly in prose and contains stories,and at various places stories are given with beautiful poetry touch.you will find beautiful poems in "Gulistan".Along with many other Great poets of persian language his poems are the part of Pakistani curriculms for the students of persian language.Saadi shirazi"s work has a great influence on urdu language too.Urdu And persian are similar languages sharing the 42 percent of vocabulary.

There are scores of his poems which are very popular,i"ve choosen one for you,that goes like this,the poem is translated by M. Aryanpoor in English.

بنى آدم اعضای یک پیکرند
که در آفرینش ز یک گوهرند
چو عضوى به درد آورد روزگار
دگر عضوها را نماند قرار
تو کز محنت دیگران بی غمی
نشاید که نامت نهند آدمی

Human beings are members of a whole,
In creation of one essence and soul.
If one member is afflicted with pain,
Other members uneasy will remain.
If you"ve no sympathy for human pain,
The name of human you cannot retain!

I"ve designed some quotes of Saadi shirazi for his fans.These quotes are in the form of images.You will see the beauty of Saadi shirazi"s work in his quotes.Saadi shirazi"s books and his translations are available on internet easily for free.Read Saadi Shirazi quotes in English below..

Saadi Shirazi Quotes

If you cannot stand a sting,do not put your hand in scorpions nest.Saadi Shirazi

Reading is the best cure for grief and sadness |Saadi shirazi (May Allah be pleased with him)|

Do not be so strict that people hate you,and don"t be so polite that they attack you.Saadi Shiraz