Yilmaz Alimoglu is an author and electrical engineer. Published work includes a novel, Deserts and Mountains, and op-ed journalism pieces in the Toronto Star’s editorial page and Embassy Newspaper. He has lifelong interests in philosophy, psychology, and Sufism. He travels the world in his work, both commercial and humanitarian.
Yilmaz Alimoglu was born on May 1st, 1971 in the city of Elazig, Turkey. He is one of several children from a peasant family in Turkey. He grew up on a farm in a small village where people lived a very humble existence.
His grandfather, who died before he was born, was a respected Sufi and a great influence on his life through the spiritual inheritance that he imparted.
He began reading Sufi literature at a young age and was fortunate to have received a prestigious science scholarship at the age of eleven, which set him on a path of intellectual inquiry.
Having moved to Canada almost two decades ago, he worked primarily as an electrical engineer in the technology and business sectors, while literature and writing were always his passion. An important part of his life involved traveling to various parts of the world for both commercial and humanitarian work and as a result he considered himself to be very fortunate to have experienced such an existence. He is very grateful to his parents and for his heritage that profoundly influenced who he has become.
Sufi’s are seekers, quite literally; those who seek the truth. An extremely advantageous attribute, in that seeking the truth throughout his life has invested in Alimoglu a wealth of understanding, awareness, compassion and an ability to speak with authenticity and insight on multiple subjects.
As mentioned previously, he is essentially a seeker. And as everyone who has ever sought something knows, when you look with sincerity and purity of heart, wonder is waiting impatiently to be discovered.
Yilmaz sees the world as a place of actualizing his humanity through the best possible connection with his Creator.
Your blog is versatile and your writing style is clear and concise. Great work! I especially liked your section on Sufism.
Thank you Mur.
Terrific blog!
Thank you!
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Salaams, Yilmaz. I just found your blog this morning and will spend the next few days studying it intently. It is a pleasure to connect with another seeker of ‘ilm. I was thinking,if you are not familiar with it already that you might appreciate the work of M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen, a revered Sufi master, who taught here in the US from ’72-’86. I had the grace to study with him during that time and find that your writing feels very much of that lineage. Blessings & peace to you.
Salam Dana. Thank you for the note. Nice to know you had opportunity to study with M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen. I have heard many great things about him but have not had a chance to read any of his books. May Allah bless his soul and souls of people who love him. Sometimes all that is required for the development of a person, a little love and attention.
Memnun oldum Yilmaz Bey. Tekrar gelecegim.