The Apex of Sanctity and Self-Reflection in the Persona of Reza: A Comparative Study of the Interpretations by Amin al-Shawarbi and Ali Abbas Zoleikha from Hafez’s Ghazal 402

The Apex of Sanctity and Self-Reflection in the Persona of Reza: A Comparative Study of the Interpretations by Amin al-Shawarbi and Ali Abbas Zoleikha from Hafez’s Ghazal 402
Abstract:
Many renowned Persian poets have consistently captured the attention of literary scholars and researchers worldwide. Among these poets stands Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafez Shirazi. From the realm of Arabic literature, Ibrahim Amin al-Shawarbi and Ali Abbas Zoleikha, both poets and writers, have shown special reverence for Hafez. Each of these two scholars has interpreted significant aspects of Hafez’s poetry and expressed them in Arabic. In this research, we delve into their interpretations of Ghazal 402 (based on the rich Qazvini manuscript), analyze and compare their perspectives. The findings reveal that while Amin al-Shawarbi’s interpretations, often written in prose, are more eloquent due to his long residence in Shiraz, Ali Abbas Zoleikha’s reception of the emotional elements, expressed both in poetry and prose, is more captivating and impactful than Amin al-Shawarbi’s interpretations.
Keywords: Comparative literature, reception theory, Hafez Shirazi, Ibrahim Amin al-Shawarbi, Ali Abbas Zoleikha.