Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 18، number In Volume 12، March 2026 ، issue Number 118

Introduction and Stylistic Analysis of the Manuscript of the Mathnavi Bahr ol-Dorrayn by Alaoddin Kermani

Maryam Dorper (Author in Charge), Mojgan Mirhosseini

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Khamseh Mohaiiareh, a poem by Alaoddin Kermani, is formed following the tradition of military Khamseh Sarai. This research introduces and examines the second part of the fifth poem of this collection, titled Bahr al-Drin, as an unknown example of religious literature centered on the Prophet"s life and answers these questions: What are the most important stylistic features and themes of this poem and how does it reflect the tradition of writing biography in the ninth century? The aim of the research is to introduce this manuscript as a step towards completing the tradition of Khamseh Sarai and religious epics in verse in the history of Persian literature.

METHODOLOGY: The present research is a theoretical study conducted using a descriptive-analytical method and based on library data and documents. The scope of the study or text corpus is the manuscript available in the Istanbul University Library, which is kept in the FY collection with the number 1398.

FINDINGS: This poem has specific linguistic and expressive features by using a close-knit and epic tone, a combination of Arabic words (in abundance), sometimes Persian words and novel combinations, mystical terms, sometimes philosophical terms, as well as the frequent use of novel techniques such as simile, metaphor and exaggeration, types of puns, types of lines including noun, verb, pronoun, letter, combination with the frequency of the verb line, rhythm, balance and subjectivity. The narrative structure of the work includes the birth to the death of the Prophet, focusing on the expeditions, succession and historical events.

CONCLUSION: In this poem, the poet has created a work that, in addition to its literary function, plays an educational and propagandistic role in promoting Islam and love for the Prophet (PBUH). The features mentioned in the research findings have made it an outstanding example of a poetic biography and a reflection of the literary tradition of the ninth century. The introduction of this manuscript is considered a step towards completing the history of epic-religious literature and the Persian tradition of Khamseh-e-Sara’i.

Keyword
Tarāz ol-Nabovvah , Bahr ol- Dorrayn , Kokabi , manuscript , religious literature , Khamseh-e- Sara’i.