DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/53/112-115
Shafa Sadigova
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University,
Center for Foreign Languages
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8640-3597
sadiqovasefa1988@gmail.com
The Influence of Arabic Literature on Azerbaijani Literature: Historical and Aesthetic Parallels
Abstract
Arabic literature, as one of the fundamental pillars of Islamic civilization, has played a crucial role in the formation and development of Azerbaijani literature. This article examines the connections between Arabic and Azerbaijani literary traditions from historical, poetic, and philosophical perspectives. Azerbaijani literature has benefited from the acceptance of the Arabic language as the main carrier of Islamic culture, both in poetic expression and in ideological and philosophical dimensions. Arabic literature has not only served as a source of religious and scientific knowledge but has also become a foundation for aesthetic and artistic expression. The influence of Arabic poetics is evident in the works of classical Azerbaijani poets such as Nizami, Fuzuli, and Nasimi, whose writings incorporate the imagery, symbolism, and metaphysical concepts of Arabic literature. The paper also explores the stages of influence, shared motifs, and the continuity of these cultural and literary relations in the modern era. The influence of Arabic literature on Azerbaijani literature has been a multi-stage and multifaceted process. Ultimately, this study demonstrates the mutual enrichment of both literary traditions and defines the role of Eastern poetics within the broader context of universal human values.
Keywords: Arabic literature, Azerbaijani literature, poetics, influence, classical period, cultural relations