Features of Prophet Mohammad in Khaqani Shervani’s Poetry Book
Subject Areas : Research in Iranian classical literature
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Keywords: Prophet Mohammad Khaqani’s poetry Prophet’s words the Heavenly Ascent eulogy,
Abstract :
Prophet Mohammad’s life, manner, behavior, and lofty spirit counts as a valuable enchanting treasure for mankind. And the vast domain of his features finds a particular and especial manifestation in the mind, soul, spirit and the language of the Muslims. This paper intends to survey and analysis the portrayal of Prophet Mohammad in Khaqani’s Book of Poetry; in Persian known as the ‘Divan’. First, there is a brief introduction on the historical events, personal and social characteristics, and also the life of Prophet Mohammad and after that there are precise and clear poems taken from Khaqani’s Divan for further evidence. Also some of the quotes and speeches made by Prophet Mohammad-of notice in Khaqani’s poetry- are highlighted. This feature in Khaqani’s poetry clearly demonstrates to what extent this poet was sincerely devoted to dear Prophet Mohammad. While it can also be said that Khaqani as a matter of fact enriched his poetry through relating to Prophet’s life and words and furthermore blessed his own poetry by this element.
