The Haft Peikar reflects the ancient knowledge of astrology especially of Sabian culture

A great majority of The Haft Peikar reflects the ancient knowledge of astrology especially of Sabian culture. Stars and their characteristic signs are prominently used in The Haft Peikar. It would be difficult to understand The Haft Peykar without any knowledge on terminology of astrology and Sabian culture. Nezami seems to be against Sabian’s ideology. He has created the seven stories with motivation of overthrowing Sabian’s believes, displaying their superstitious actions, and questioning their religious beliefs. In creation of Bahram’s destiny, he has tried to prove that the ideas of Sabian are delusional without any scientific foundation. During medieval ages, Sabian represented idolatry and worship of stars. They believed in the emergence and manifestation of the divine spirit through the planets, inspired by the new doctrine of Plato. The world was viewed as infinite spirit in their beliefs. They had faith in an unknown and unique founding cause for the source and the course of life then the wisdom.