Ansari

Ansari (1006-1088), original name Abu Ismail Abdallah bin Abu Mansur Muhammad, was a Persian Sufi poet. he is claimed to have been descended from Muhammad’s companion Abu Ayyub. He is chiefly known for mystical verses, especially his major work Munajat (Supplecations).

Wisdom & Quotes

• Others fear what the morrow may bring,

I am afraid of what happened yesterday.

• Great shame it is to deem of high degree

Thyself, or over others reckon thee :
Strive to be like the pupil of thine eye -
To see all else, but not thyself to see.

Abul Fath al Busti