Research Article

The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi

Volume: 1 Number: 1 January 31, 2025
  • Gulnar Agig Jafarzade *
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The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi

Abstract

Maulana Jalaladdin Rumi, a prominent representative of classical Eastern literature and a distinguished philosopher-poet, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Islamic mysticism. Rumi's philosophical and mystical views, which serve the spiritual elevation of humanity, are primarily expressed in his poetic legacy. Similarly, Shams Maghrebi, a Sufi poet, lived during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. The basis of Maghrebi's poetry collection consists of Persian ghazals in a style reminiscent of Maulana's poetry, and ideologically, his poems are characterized by their profound mystical-philosophical content, demonstrably expressing the Wahdat al-wujud (Unity of existence) and the relationship between God and human. The metaphysical concept, vividly reflected in Maulana's literary works, is also interpreted in Maghrebi's poetry. A comparative analysis of Maghrebi's poetry collection alongside Rumi's ghazals reveals Islamic mysticism's shared ideological and thematic underpinnings. Maghrebi's rich mystical-philosophical content reflects this tradition's core tenets. Drawing inspiration from Rumi's mystical philosophy, Maghrebi delineates the foundations of Sufi thought and articulates humanity's higher spiritual responsibilities in his profound poetic expressions. His poetry encourages individuals to engage in deep contemplation and selfdiscovery, inviting them to transcend mundane existence and ascend to higher spiritual realms.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Caucasian Language, Literature and Culture

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Gulnar Agig Jafarzade * This is me
Azerbaijan

Publication Date

January 31, 2025

Submission Date

January 8, 2025

Acceptance Date

January 14, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 1 Number: 1

APA
Agig Jafarzade, G. (2025). The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi. Journal of Scientific Mysticism and Literature, 1(1), 85-94. https://doi.org/10.32955/neujsml202511985
AMA
1.Agig Jafarzade G. The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi. neujsml. 2025;1(1):85-94. doi:10.32955/neujsml202511985
Chicago
Agig Jafarzade, Gulnar. 2025. “The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi”. Journal of Scientific Mysticism and Literature 1 (1): 85-94. https://doi.org/10.32955/neujsml202511985.
EndNote
Agig Jafarzade G (January 1, 2025) The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi. Journal of Scientific Mysticism and Literature 1 1 85–94.
IEEE
[1]G. Agig Jafarzade, “The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi”, neujsml, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 85–94, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.32955/neujsml202511985.
ISNAD
Agig Jafarzade, Gulnar. “The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi”. Journal of Scientific Mysticism and Literature 1/1 (January 1, 2025): 85-94. https://doi.org/10.32955/neujsml202511985.
JAMA
1.Agig Jafarzade G. The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi. neujsml. 2025;1:85–94.
MLA
Agig Jafarzade, Gulnar. “The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi”. Journal of Scientific Mysticism and Literature, vol. 1, no. 1, Jan. 2025, pp. 85-94, doi:10.32955/neujsml202511985.
Vancouver
1.Gulnar Agig Jafarzade. The Reflection of Maulana’s Heritage in the Divan of Shams Maghrebi. neujsml. 2025 Jan. 1;1(1):85-94. doi:10.32955/neujsml202511985

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