Investigation and analysis of the function of music in the poetic images of Hafez Rajab Borsi Helli (Examples studied: praises and dirges of Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them)

Document Type : research article

Authors

• Ali Javadi ¹
• Hojjatollah Fasanghari ²
• Abbas Ganjali ³
• Seyyed mahdi Nuri Keyzeghani ²

¹ PhD in Arabic language and literature ,Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran

² Associate Professor in Arabic Language and Literature, Hakim Sabzevar University, Sabzevar, Iran

³ Associate Professor in Arabic Language and Literature, Hakim Sabzevar University,

https://doi.org/10.22067/jallv14.i4.82641

Abstract

Music is one of the most important elements of poetry, as it brings words to life and gives them meaning. Hafez Rajab Borsi Helli (744-813 AH) was a poet from the Mamluk era who wrote eloquent and touching poems in praise and mourning of Ahl al-Bayt (AS), and music played a special role in his work. The purpose of this research is to explain the semantic function of different types of music in poetry, and to explore Borsi Helli's position as a Shiite poet whose work is characterized by both verbal and structural beauty in service of meaning. Using a descriptive-analytical method, this article analyzes the semantic and aesthetic function of music in visual imagery. The findings show that Borsi was successful in using both external and internal music to enhance his poetry. In terms of external music, he established harmony between his poetic themes and the chosen weight, creating a strong bond between his poetry and its music. He also used rhymes effectively to create different effects on readers. In terms of internal music, Borsi used both the music of sounds (such as repetition and puns) and spiritual music (such as Moraat al-Nazir, hint, and other innovative musical arrays) to create coherence and harmony within his work. He incorporated special musical elements into his poetry that added enchantment to songs and voices, helping audiences experience spiritual pleasure while conveying meaning effectively. Overall, this research highlights the importance of music in poetry, particularly within the context of Borsi Helli's work.

Keywords

• aesthetic- semantic function
• Inner music
• outer music
• a committed poem of Ahl al-Bayt
• Borsi

Main Subjects

• Stylistics

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