SHEIKH SA’DI’S DIDACTIC AND MORAL TEACHINGS

This article examines the didactic and ethical aspects of Sheikh Sa’di’s literary heritage, focusing primarily on his masterpieces "Gulistan" and "Bustan." Through a thorough analysis of the text and the topic, the study reveals how Sa’di used narrative, metaphor, and poetic form to convey universal moral values, principles of social justice, and practical wisdom. Sa’di’s teachings, based on the traditions of classical Persian literature and Islamic moral thought, emphasize such virtues as humility, mercy, justice, and the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment.