"NASOYIMU-L MUHABBAT" As A Sufi Work

Аннотация

The article provides a comprehensive overview of Alisher Navoi's contributions to Islamic spirituality and Sufi literature through his works such as Arba'in, Vaqfiya, Nazmu-l-javohir, Siroju-l-muslimin, Munojot, Risolayi tiyr andokhtan, and particularly Nasoyimu-l-muhabbat. It analyzes how Navoi, influenced by his teacher Abdurrahman Jami, incorporated religious, ethical, and philosophical themes into his poetry and prose. His works often begin with praise to Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), followed by discussions on spiritual and moral values derived from the Quran and Hadith. The piece highlights Navoi’s adaptation and expansion of Jami’s Nafahot ul-uns, increasing the number of mentioned saints and including underrepresented groups like Indian, Turkish, and female Sufi figures. Through these works, Navoi emerges as a spiritual thinker who merges poetic artistry with deep theological and ethical reflection, enriching Turkic literature with Sufi wisdom. Keywords: Alisher Navoi, Nasoyimu-l-muhabbat, Sufism, Arba'in, Nazmu-l-javohir, Islamic ethics, Jami, Turkic literature, Hadith interpretation, spiritual poetry, tazkira, Sufi saints, religious literature. and completed the translation within a day or two. Introduction: According to sources, Davlatshah Samarkandi exalted Alisher Navoi as "Mir Nizomiddin," From this information, one can conclude that Alisher meaning "the order of religion." It would not be an Navoi created his work during the same period as Jami. exaggeration to say that the presence of praise to Allah, The poet first presents the hadiths of our Prophet odes to the Prophet, supplications, and eulogies to the (peace be upon him) in Arabic and then offers their Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) in almost all of translations in poetic form. Hazrat Navoi's works, particularly in the introductions The main part of "Arba'in" begins with Navoi's unique to the epics of "Khamsa," serves as evidence for our interpretation of the famous hadith: "None of you can assertion. In some classical works inherited from Navoi, be a true believer until he wishes for his brother what Alisher Navoi emerges not only as an accomplished he wishes for himself." scholar of Sharia and Sufism but also as a profound Materials. We can observe that almost all the hadiths theorist in these fields. selected in the work reflect views on the morality of a In particular, if we examine his work "Arba'in" ("Forty perfect person. These hadiths encourage people to do Hadiths"), we find that it is a poetic translation of good, warn against evil deeds, and generally define a hadiths, which traditionally begins with praise and na't. person's role in life and society. For example, Alisher In the introductory part of the work, titled "Sababi ta'lifi Navoi expresses the hadith "The best of people are manzuma," Navoi informs that his teacher those who benefit others" in the Turkic language as Abdurahman Jami selected forty authentic hadiths and follows: created "Arba'in" in Persian. However, Navoi Who, you ask, is better among the people? emphasizes that the Turkic reader was deprived of this source, and states that he translated these forty Hearing this, dispel any doubt about it. hadiths into the Turkic language with Jami's Know that the best among people is the one permission. From whom the most people derive benefit. Furthermore, in the introduction, Navoi mentions that It is evident that through this commentary, Navoi Jami composed his work in 886 AH (1486 AD), and that glorifies the service of man to the nation - society. The he himself soon received permission from his teacher poet's interpretation of the famous hadith "A hero is American Journal Of Philological Sciences 5 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajps American Journal Of Philological Sciences (ISSN – 2771-2273) not one who wins in wrestling, but one who can control prosperous. himself when angered" can be seen as follows: Alisher Navoi's work "Nazmu-l-javohir" consists of an He is not a hero who raises his own worth, introduction written in prose and an interpretation of Hazrat Ali's teachings in Arabic, arranged under two Carrying it on his head and bowing down. hundred and fifty-five numbers, in the form of a rubai Know that a hero is one who, when anger comes, in the Turkic language. Subdues his commanding self. The introduction of the work begins with praise and In a nutshell, this hadith encourages a person to na't, in which the description of the word and its power, exercise control over their ego and anger. Alisher religious and Sufi views related to the creation of man Navoi, through his translation, emphasizes that one is given. The poet also touches upon the information should avoid becoming enslaved by anger. related to the writing of "Nazmu-l-javohir." Each idea is Generally speaking, the work "Arba'in" is considered a proven by quoting excerpts from surahs and hadiths, piece that serves to elevate human spirituality. The and to incre