Uncover Saʿdi Shirazi’s magnum opus
For centuries, the Bustan has shaped the Persianate understanding of good conduct, morality, and worldly wisdom.
Uncover the source of countless Persian proverbs
Read the original telling of classic Persian stories
Learn to read the original Persian text
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What You’ll Learn
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Introduction
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Introduction, The Reason for Composing the Book, Justice, Management of Affairs, and Good Judgment
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On Beneficence
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On Love, Intoxication, and Passion, On Acceptance of God’s Will
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On Humility
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On Contentment
- Saʿdi’s magnum opus, the Bustan is comprised of several chapters, each illuminating part of the human experience. In each section we uncover a world of wisdom and insight into the poet’s world. The class is bi-lingual.
Meet your instructor
Muhammad Ali Mojaradi
Instructor, Translator
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Muhammad Ali Mojaradi is a New York-based teacher who studied Arabic in Jordan and Persian in Iran, his native homeland. His debut translation, "The Flame of Love: Rumi's 100 Most Passionate Poems," is distributed by Simon & Schuster.
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