Sohrevardi was a prominent Persian philosopher and mystic from the 12th century, known for founding the school of Illuminationism. His full name was Shihab al-Din Yahya ibn Habash al-Suhrawardi, and he emphasized the importance of inner knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. Sohrevardi's works combined elements of Islamic philosophy, Platonism, and Zoroastrianism, creating a unique philosophical framework. He is best known for his influential text, The Philosophy of Illumination, which explores the relationship between light and knowledge. Sohrevardi's ideas significantly impacted later thinkers, including Mulla Sadra and Ibn Arabi, and continue to be studied in the fields of philosophy and mysticism today.