Ahmed Yesevi was a prominent 12th-century Turkic poet and Sufi mystic, known for his significant influence on the spread of Islam in Central Asia. He was born in the city of Sayram in present-day Kazakhstan and is often regarded as the founder of the Yesevi order of Sufism. His teachings emphasized love, tolerance, and the importance of a personal connection with God. Yesevi's most famous work is the "Divan-i Hikmet," a collection of poems written in the Turkic language. His poetry played a crucial role in promoting Islamic values among the Turkic peoples and contributed to the development of Turkic literature. Today, he is celebrated as a national hero in Kazakhstan and is honored for his contributions to spiritual and cultural life in the region.