Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 14، number In Volume 8، November 2021 ، issue Number 66

A study of the style and content of the manuscript of the Masnavi "Kanz al-Ma'aref" by Mohammad Hussein Ibn Mohammad Ja'far

Marjan Bagherzadeh , Ahmad Reza Yelmeha (Author in Charge)

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Masnavi Kanz Al-Maaref by "Mohammad Hussein ibn Mohammad Jafar" is one of the mystical and valuable works of the 13th century AH. This work has 7078 bits and is composed in the form of Masnavi. In this research, while briefly introducing the author; "Mohammad Hussein ibn Mohammad Ja’far" is one of the poets (13th century AH) and the introduction of his valuable work Masnavi "Kanz al-Ma"aref" examines the stylistic characteristics of this work. This valuable book has not been corrected and published yet, and the only surviving copy, numbered 10-2156, is in the library of the Islamic Consultative Assembly.

METHODOLOGY: This research is based on descriptive-analytical method.

FINDINGS: In this book, the poet tries to express his transcendent and mystical thoughts, which indicate his attention to moral, mystical, religious and educational issues, in a rhythmic and poetic form.

CONCLUSION: The poet has used verses and hadiths to enrich his poems and thoughts. It is noteworthy that he did not use jokes and vulgar words in his poems at all. His firm words have been combined with the observance of politeness and purity of speech and words, and he has made this collection a treasure and a reservoir full of sermons and moral and educational points. In his book, he has often dealt with stories, religious narrations, historical and Islamic events and great personalities such as the Holy Prophet and Ali (AS). In addition to these topics, he is well acquainted with Persian and Arabic literature and sometimes refers to these stories and characters. The study of intellectual, linguistic and literary levels of this work undoubtedly paves the way for the knowledge and thinking and scientific and literary practice of this poet for those who are interested and researchers.

Keyword
Mohammad Hossein ibn Mohammad Jafar , Kanzal Maaref , Masnavi , Content Analysis , Stylistics

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