Muslim Poet

A Muslim Poet is a Muslim that is a poet that composes poetry influenced by Islamic traditions.

• AKA: Islamic Poet.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) compose Poetry in Arabic language, Persian language, or Urdu language.
  • It can (typically) explore Spiritual Themes drawn from Islamic mysticism.
  • It can (typically) integrate Quranic References into poetic expression.
  • It can (typically) promote Moral Values through verse.
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  • It can (often) participate in Sufi Traditions through mystical poetry.
  • It can (often) influence Cultural Revival in Muslim society.
  • It can (often) correspond with Contemporary Poets on literary themes.
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  • It can range from being a Classical Muslim Poet to being a Modern Muslim Poet, depending on its historical period.
  • It can range from being a Sufi Muslim Poet to being a Reformist Muslim Poet, depending on its philosophical focus.
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  • It can be influenced by Rumi or Hafez.
  • It can influence later Muslim literature.
  • It can be honored in Muslim-majority countries as national poets.
• Example(s):
  • Muslim Poet Periods, such as:
    • Classical Muslim Poet Periods (800-1500), characterized by classical Arabic poetry.
      • Al-Mutanabbi (915-965) demonstrating court poetry.
      • Ibn Zaydun (1003-1071) known for love poetry.
    • Medieval Muslim Poet Periods (1200-1700), characterized by Persian mystical poetry.
      • Rumi (1207-1273) composing Masnavi.
      • Hafez (1325-1390) writing ghazals.
    • Modern Muslim Poet Periods (1800-present), characterized by reformist poetry.
      • Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938) advocating Muslim unity.
      • Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1911-1984) exploring social justice.
  • Muslim Poet Works, such as:
    • Divan-e Hafez by Hafez.
    • Bang-e-Dara by Muhammad Iqbal.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Christian Poets, which draw from Christian traditions.
  • Secular Poets, which avoid religious themes.
  • Ancient Greek Poets, which predate Islam.
• See: Islamic Poetry, Sufi Poetry, Persian Literature, Urdu Poetry, Rumi, Muhammad Iqbal.

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