Al-Ghazali was greatest promoter of Sufism. Which of the following is/are his greatest literary promoters?

Al-Ghazali was greatest promoter of Sufism. Which of the following is/are his greatest literary promoters?

  • (A) Hafiz Shirazi
  • (B) Umar Khayyam
  • (C) Both (A & B)
  • (D) Nima Yooshij
  • Al-Ghazali is considered to be one of the most influential persons in Islamic history insofar as he contributed to the union of Sufism and Orthodox Islam. He provided a theological and philosophical background to Sufism, and the colorful literary expression of this mystical thinking was perfected in Persian poetry by Hafiz Shirazi and Omar Khayyam.
  • Hafiz Shirazi is renowned for his Diwan, which uses lyrical poetry to express the soul's longing for the Divine, a central theme in Sufi thought.
  • Umar Khayyam is famous for his Rubaiyat, which explores philosophical and mystical questions regarding life and fate, often interpreted through a Sufi lens in literary tradition.
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