A Study of Jami's Opinions on "Special Prophecy" in the Divan of Poetry with an Approach to the Basics of Islamic Theology

Subject Areas : Comparative Literature Studies

hashem bahraminia ¹ , Dr.farzad abbasi ² , Dr.mahdi nowrooz ³ , Dr.Mahboobeh zia ⁴

1 - PhD student of Persian language and literature, Islamic Azad University, Neishabour Branch, Neishabour, Iran
2 - PhD student of Persian language and literature, Islamic Azad University, Neishabour Branch, Neishabour, Iran
3 - Department of Persian Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Islamic Azad University, Neishabour Branch, Neyshabur, Iran.
4 - Department of Persian Language and Literature, Islamic Azad University, Neishabour Branch, Neishabour, Iran

Received: 2020-08-01 Accepted : 2020-08-01 Published : 2020-05-21

Keywords: Jami, Divan, Prophet Mohammad, : Islamic theology, special prophecy,

Abstract :

  Nooruddin Abdul Rahman Jami is one of the prominent figures in the field of Islamic sciences in Greater Khorasan. He has left various works in various fields of literature, mysticism, religion, etc., which shows the extent of his awareness. Among these works is the Divan of Poetry, which can be read and analyzed from various dimensions, especially the reflection of theological issues. In this paper, relying on the descriptive-analytical method and library resources, Jami's theological views on the category of "special prophecy" in this work are examined. The results of the research show that Jami did not have a special commitment to any theological school and often used the theoretical foundations of Shia (more) and Ash'ari and Mu'tazilite (less) theology in explaining his views. The closeness of Jami's views to the standards of Shia theology can be justified by his inclinations toward Shafei jurisprudence, which is the closest Sunni group to Shiism. His most important views on the subject of "special prophecy" are: the relationship between the resurrection of the Prophet and the guidance and happiness of human beings; the superiority of Muhammad over all creatures; Muhammad, the main purpose of creation; Being a divine grace, being a trustworthy person; miracles (the Qur'an and other miracles); being the seal of the prophets and being in the forefront of creation.