Badīʻ al-Zamān Furūzānfar

Badi'ozzamān Forūzānfar (born September 5, 1897, Bashruyeh – died May 6, 1970, Tehran) was a distinguished Iranian scholar, writer, translator, poet, and professor of Persian literature whose academic contributions greatly advanced the study of classical Persian texts. He studied at Dar ul-Funun and later at the University of Tehran, where he taught for many years. Forūzānfar was a founding member of the Iranian Academy of Language and a leading expert in Rumi studies. His monumental work Commentary on the Masnavi-e Ma'navi remains a cornerstone of Persian literary scholarship. His notable publications include Speech and Speakers, Selections from Ihya Ulum al-Din, critical editions of Fihi Ma Fihi and Majales-e Sab'a, and numerous essays on literature and mysticism. He mentored many prominent figures in Persian literature such as Shafiei Kadkani, Zarrinkoub, and Mehdi Mohaghegh, and remained a revered academic figure until his death.