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Qur’Anic Quotes In Al-Hariri’S Maqamats

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  • M.M. Saydumarova
  • M. G. Saydumarov

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This article examines the use of Qur'anic quotations in the maqamats of Abu Muhammad al-Qasim al-Hariri (1054-1122), written in saj', that is, rhymed prose, a principal form of medieval Arabic artistic expression. The Holy Qur'an is known to have greatly influenced Arab and Muslim literature in the Middle Ages. The spirit of Islam and Qur'anic quotations are reflected not only in religious literature and treatises on Muslim law, but this influence is also observed in other works of medieval art. This aspect will be examined in the context of al-Hariri's maqamats, considered to be amongst the finest Arabic novellas focusing on eloquence, ambition, knowledge across various fields, asceticism, and other themes in medieval Arabic literature. Themaqamats reveal that Qur'anic quotations used in the discourse of two pivotal characters - the narrator and the protagonist - are skilfully employed in various situations, topics, and relationships. Furthermore, the main character justifies his actions through these Qur'anic quotations.

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  • M.M. Saydumarova & M. G. Saydumarov, 2024. "Qur’Anic Quotes In Al-Hariri’S Maqamats," SPAST Reports, SPAST Foundation, vol. 1(1).
    • Handle: RePEc:bps:jspath:v:1:y:2024:i:1:id:4639
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