Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 17، number In Volume 7، October 2024 ، issue Number 101

Introducing the Manuscript of Mir Mohammad Momin Arshi's Shekarestan and its Stylistic Features

Zahra Mahmoudabadi (Author in Charge), Asiah Zabihnia Emran

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Momen Arashi is one of the mystical poets and writers of the 11th century. His interest in Saadi and Jami led him to write the book of Shekarestan, close to the style of Golestan and Baharestan. This book has been written in the form of prose along with Persian and Arabic poems, decorated with verbal and spiritual arts and in the form of short and informative sentences. Shekarestan includes six chapters and has various stories based on mystical, religious and moral principles. What adds to the importance of this edition is the introduction of mystics and great men of Persian literature and bringing instructive anecdotes from them.

METHODOLOGY: This article, using descriptive-analytical method, tries to introduce Momen Arashi and his works in detail, while introducing the Shekarestan manuscript in detail. Then, the stylistic and content characteristics of this work are examined at three linguistic, literary and intellectual levels.

FINDINGS: The results indicate that the Arabic language and the composition of Persian sentences in the context of the Arabic language syntax, reference to Quranic verses and hadiths, abundance of words and attention to the use of Persian words and combinations, innovation in the use of words and many combinations, a lot of attention Verbal and spiritual arrangements are considered as elements of its style.

CONCLUSION: From the structural and content aspects, Shekarestan can be considered as one of the successful mystical works in which the author has been able to create a beautiful and, at the same time, strong prose by understanding the spirit of the languages of Saadi and Jami and their mysteries.

Keyword
Mohammad Momin Arshi , Shekarestan , Stylistic Features , manuscript , Indian subcontinent.

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