Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 18، number In Volume 2، May 2025 ، issue Number 108

A Comparative Study of the Image of Satan in Attar's Mantiq al-Tayr and Abul-Futuh al-Razi's Tafsir

Mitra Bahrami (Author in Charge), Nasser Kazemkhanloo

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: One of the most central themes in Sufi books and Persian commentaries is the subject of Iblis and how his story is, each of the poets and writers regarding the image of Iblis, which started from the creation of Adam (pbuh) and was accompanied by his descent to the earth, their perceptions and Various interpretations have been offered. In this research, we have analyzed the personal interpretations of Attar and Abulfatuh Razi from the story of Iblis, and we have shown their commonalities and differences regarding different parts of the story.

METHODOLOGY: This research has tried to investigate the image of Iblis in the logic of Al-Tir Atar Neishabouri and the interpretation of Abul Fattuh Razi with a comparative and descriptive-analytical method. Data collection in this research has been done through library activity.

FINDINGS: The story of Iblis as an important Qur"anic theme has been included in all Persian literary works and interpretations, and each of the poets and writers have different perceptions and interpretations regarding the image of Iblis, which started from the time of the creation of Adam (PBUH) and was accompanied by his descent to the earth. have offered The image of Iblis is very prominent and impressive in mystical texts, and the way commentators deal with the issue of Iblis is almost uniform and is described in detail.

CONCLUSION: The results of the research show that Attar"s opinion regarding the element of Iblis, the reason for not prostrating and other issues is different from that of Abul Fattouh Razi. Abul Fattouh Razi introduces Iblis as a type of jinn, but Attar does not say anything about the type of creation of Iblis. Abul Fatuh Razi believes that Iblis was always a disbeliever, but he hid this disbelief and his worship was hypocritical. Attar considers the reason for Iblis" disbelief to be his knowledge of the secret of God"s creation and how the soul (treasure) belongs to the body of Adam (pbuh).

Keyword
Iblis , Holy Qur'an , Mantegoltir , Ruz al-Jinan , Abul Futuh Razi

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