Jami published 1 book. The best-known is Salaman and Absal.
Updated September 2026
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Salaman and Absal
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Salaman and Absal (2004)
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About Jami
Nūr ad-Dīn 'Abd ar-Rahmān Jāmī, also known as Mawlanā Nūr al-Dīn 'Abd al-Rahmān or Abd-Al-Rahmān Nur-Al-Din Muhammad Dashti, or simply as Jami or Djāmī and in Turkey as Molla Cami, was a Sunni poet who is known for his achievements as a prolific scholar and writer of mystical Sufi literature. He was primarily a prominent poet-theologian of the school of Ibn Arabi and a Khwājagānī Sũfī, recognized for his eloquence and for his analysis of the metaphysics of mercy. His most famous poetic works are Haft Awrang, Tuhfat al-Ahrar, Layla wa Majnun, Fatihat al-Shabab, Lawa'ih, Al-Durrah al-Fakhirah. Jami belonged to the Naqshbandi Sufi order.
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Jami FAQ
- How many books has Jami written?
- Jami published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jami's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Salaman and Absal.
- What is Jami's most famous book?
- Salaman and Absal is Jami's most widely read book.
- Can I read Jami's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Jami are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.