Persian Culture

Persian literature shows us several things about their culture.  Many of the poems in The Rubaiyat show the Persian's great value for life.  They encourage the readers to live their lives to the fullest, because you never know when they will be over.  "The Leaves of Life keep falling one by one." The Persians seem to be Muslim, meaning they are monotheistic and believe in Allah.  They were very spiritual; routinely mentioning Allah and the power he has to save or condemn them.  "The Manners of Kings" shows that the Persians believed in mercy, and in treating others the way they would want to be treated.  "Those who bridle their anger and forgive men; for Allah loveth the beneficient."