2025 # 3 (71)
Saidghanizoda S.
Some Views on Literary Value of “Risalat-ut-Tuyur” by Ahmad Ghazali
Abstract
The given article dwells on the literary value of “Risalat ut-Tuyur” by Ahmad Ghazali within 12th-century Sufism, introduces the text, defines literary value for mystical allegories, identifies the need for focused literary assessment beyond doctrinal summaries or simple comparison, and outlines the study’s objectives. The article utilizes a qualitative approach based on close reading of the primary text (relying on established translations and critical editions), combined with symbolic, allegorical, and stylistic analysis. The findings are synthesized, highlighting the synergistic relationship between literary form and mystical content in the “Risalat”.
The subject of discussion in this article is an introduction to Ahmad Ghazali’s “Risalat-ut-Tuyur”, considering its structure and content, literary significance, the prominence of the mystic`s artistic imagination, the details of the events, and the influence of the text of “Risalat-ut-Tuyur” on other later works. The article also expresses opinions on its importance and literary value from the perspective of scholars.
Key words
Ahmad Ghazali, Risalat-ut-Tuyur, love (ishq), lover (ashiq), Simurgh