Ahmet Yesevi was a prominent 12th-century Turkic poet and Sufi mystic, known for his significant influence on the spiritual and cultural life of Central Asia. He is often regarded as the founder of the Yeseviye order of Sufism, which emphasized the importance of love, compassion, and devotion to God. His teachings were primarily conveyed through poetry, written in the Turkic language, making them accessible to the common people. Yesevi's most famous work is the Divan-i Hikmet, a collection of poems that explore themes of spirituality, morality, and the human experience. His legacy continues to be celebrated in modern-day Kazakhstan and other Turkic-speaking regions, where he is considered a national hero and a symbol of cultural identity.