, ,August 2026 ,Pages 189-198
Prof. Dr. Israa Khalil Al-Jubouri ; Prof. Dr. Zainab Fadhil Al-Nuaimi
Symbolism in poetry is an integral part of the tools and means used for expression. The poet, in his experience, tends towards this symbolic style as a way to translate his emotions, as well as to delve into the depths of the reader's consciousness and awaken those feelings within him. Symbolism is of great value, helping the poet to direct the words of the text towards meanings and connotations beyond their literal meaning, in order to achieve the objective and artistic beauty of the text.
Moreover, the use of symbolism can bridge the vast gap that separates the apparent meanings from their hidden meanings, which necessitates the presence of symbolism within its expressive folds. Therefore, our study focuses on the aesthetics of symbolism in the poetry of Abbasid-era poets, including the poet Al-Murtada Al-Shahrazuri, a poet, hadith scholar, and jurist from Mosul who lived in the fifth century AH. Al-Shahrazuri excelled in delivering sermons and exhortations, and in composing poetry. He possessed a remarkable poetic talent, a refined literary sensibility, and a keen poetic taste that enabled him to compose elegant verses. His poems, imbued with a beautiful Sufi Islamic character, placed him among the ranks of Sufi poets. Therefore, he relied heavily in his poetic experience on symbolism as a means of expressing his divine love and spiritual endeavors, especially considering his affiliation with the Sufi school, with its mysteries and enigmatic language, often misunderstood by those unfamiliar with it, who perceived Sufi ideas as deviations from the true faith and its rituals.
This analysis aims to clarify and interpret these symbols in terms of their expressive significance and the poet's skillful use of stylistic elements in syntax, rhythm, and imagery