Nasimi Monument

The statue of Nasimi, Baku, NizamiThe great poet and thinker Nasimi is famous for writing about love, beauty, and belief and for being founder of the native-speaking philosophical poetry in Azerbaijani literature. Seyid Imadeddin Nasimi, who was born in Shirvan, one of the greatest poetry and arts centres in 1369, has travelled starting from Baku all over the Middle East and tragically passed away in 1417 in Aleppo. The authors of the statue at a height of 6.5 meters opened in 1979 are people’s artists Tokay Mammadov and Ibrahim Zeynalov.
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Imadaddin Nasimi (born ca. 1369–1417) is one of the greatest Turkish-language poets and philosophers in the history of Azerbaijan. He is considered one of the most prominent figures in Azerbaijani literature and the founder of classical Azerbaijani poetry.Key points about his life and work:Mystical poet: Nasimi was a Sufi poet and a follower of Hurufism, a mystical and pantheistic movement within Islam. This led to controversial ideas about humanity and the divine, which he openly explored in his poetry.Philosophy and poetry: His work is profound and philosophical. He wrote poems in Azerbaijani, Persian, and Arabic. His most famous work, the Turkish Divan, is considered his most important contribution to literature.

Nasimi's poetry focuses on human existence, love, and the search for divine truth. One of his most quoted verses is: "Two worlds fit within me, but I do not fit into this world." This expresses his belief that humanity carries a divine essence within itself.
Martyrdom: His radical ideas and poetry led to him being labeled a heretic by the religious authorities. He was arrested in 1417 in Aleppo (present-day Syria) and sentenced to death by flaying. His tragic death made him a symbol of steadfastness and courage.
Nasimi's influence extends far beyond the borders of Azerbaijan, and his work has strongly influenced subsequent generations of poets in the Turkish-speaking world.