The works of Yasawi and the Sufi movement as the basis of Kazakh literature and literary language


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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-678X-2024-148-3-184-194

Keywords:

Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Sufi order, Diwani Hikmet, Paqirname, Islam, Turkic literature, Kazakh literature, Abay, Shakarim

Abstract

Khoja Ahmed Yasawi was a renowned mystic of the medieval Turkic world and a prominent representative of Islamic mysticism. His works and Sufi tradition hold a significant place
in the development of Kazakh literature and literary language. Yasawi’s teachings and creative legacy have had a profound impact not only on religious but also on literary and cultural aspects. Khoja Ahmed Yasawi’s works, known as Hikmets, reflect his philosophical, religious, and moral thoughts.
Hikmets is a collection of poems and sayings aimed at guiding individuals towards spiritual and moral development. These works laid the foundation for Kazakh literature as they influenced the spiritual values of the Kazakh people with their folk wisdom and philosophical insights. Yasawi’s Sufi teachings illustrate ways to draw closer to Allah and achieve spiritual purity. His thoughts and
practices left a deep mark on Kazakh religious consciousness. The fundamentals of Sufi doctrine occupy a significant place in the spiritual life and literature of Kazakhstan. The language and style in Yasawi’s works influenced the development of the Kazakh literary language. His poems and insights
left a deep imprint on the daily language and traditions of the people. The richness and artistry of literary language were developed through the variety of themes and content in Yasawi’s works.

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Published

2024-09-28

How to Cite

Sapashev, O. (2024). The works of Yasawi and the Sufi movement as the basis of Kazakh literature and literary language. Bulletin of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. PHILOLOGY Series, 148(3), 184–194. https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-678X-2024-148-3-184-194

Issue

Vol. 148 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Literary studies

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