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Religious symbols in Shiite Poems (First to fifth Centuries A.H) Case by Case study on Imam Ali and Imam Hussein (PBUT)
Zohreh Naemi *
, naemi1358@yahoo.com
Abstract:   (2468 Views)
Secrecy and Symbolism is one of the discourses that most of the theoretical sciences and knowledges have shown a special interest in it. Literature as a part of the human sciences enjoys an old and deep association to symbolism and Shiite poems are no exception to this conclusion which shows religious symbols -as one of the common expressions in social-religious studies- has a high rank in Shiite literature. General Religious Symbols in their dual forms ,real and false, have been divided into five classifications alluding to; the saints, holy actions, holy materials or things, holy places and holy occurrences.
This study by giving priority to sacred characters in real symbols section and considering time limitations intends to seek and investigate religious symbols pertaining to Imam Ali (PBUH) and Imam Hussein (PBUH) in Shiite poetry from the 1st to 5th centuries A.H. Then these symbols are compared with each other within the period of so-called five centuries and their changes and transformations would be studied. Religious symbols on this article within first to third centuries prone to Alavi's inclinations, while from the end of the third century their tendencies turn towards the tragedy of Imam Hussein and his life.
 
Keywords: Shiite poetry, Religious symbol, saints, Imam Ali (PBUH), Imam Hussein (PBUH)
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Islamic History
Received: 2017/08/22 | Accepted: 2017/08/22 | Published: 2017/08/22 | ePublished: 2017/08/22


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