Amina Najafi (Farahani)
Biography
Amina-yi Farahani (fl. 17th century), a poet of the Safavid times renowned for his peity. He departed his hometown for Iraq and settled in Najaf. The following quatrain was composed by him:
Hasten toward Najaf, O heart! Hasten!
Soon perceive such blessing! Perceive!
Since sleeping at Najaf means worshipping God,
Travel to Najaf and lie flat on your back.
Asar-afarinan (3, 304).
