He was born in a village near Jam, but a few years after his birth, his family migrated to the cultural city of Herat, where he spent most of his life. He did travel extensively, most significantly to Samarqand, where he completed his studies. He was a famous Sufi, and a follower of the Naqshbandiyyah Sufi Order. At the end of his life (1492 CE) he was living in Herat. Jami is considered the last of the truly great Sufi poets. Today, his tomb in Jam is a center for pilgrimage today for Sufis, seekers, and musicians.
Jami's Tomb
