Hoca Ahmed Yesevi was a prominent 12th-century Turkish poet and Sufi mystic, known for his significant influence on Turkish literature and spirituality. He was born in the city of Yesevi in present-day Kazakhstan and is often regarded as the founder of the Yeseviye order of Sufism. His teachings emphasized love, tolerance, and the importance of a personal connection with the divine. Yesevi's most famous work is the "Divan-i Hikmet," a collection of poems that convey spiritual wisdom and moral lessons. His ideas played a crucial role in the spread of Islam in Central Asia and contributed to the development of Turkish culture and identity.