The Language of the Ants (Lughat-i Mūrān) by Shihāb al-Dīn Suhrawardī

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The Language of the Ants (Lughat-i Mūrān) is a mystical and philosophical treatise by the Persian philosopher and founder of the Illuminationist school, Shihāb al-Dīn Suhrawardī. Written in Persian, the work presents a symbolic dialogue among ants, using their language as a metaphor to explore human knowledge, ethics, and spiritual insight. Through this allegorical narrative, Suhrawardī conveys deep philosophical concepts in an accessible and imaginative form, blending metaphysics, mysticism, and literary elegance. The book is considered a classic example of Persian philosophical literature and a key text in understanding Illuminationist thought.