Shahab al-Din Yahya Suhrawardi, "Master of Illumination", founder of Illuminationist philosophy, martyred in his youth.
Notable Works
Philosophy of Illumination, Temples of Light
Fun Facts
Suhrawardi was executed at 36 by order of Saladin in Aleppo, earning the title 'Master Martyred'! His Illuminationist philosophy merged Greek thought with ancient Persian wisdom (Zoroastrian light/darkness). Suhrawardi said: 'In a dream, Aristotle told me: Return to yourself!'
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