The Artistic Employment of Islamic Religion in the Poetry of Ahmad Rafiq Al-Mahdawi
Basma Mohammed Awad Al-Khafifi
Lecturer, Faculty of Human and Applied Sciences University of Benghazi – Tokrah Branch
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Abstract
This research explores the artistic use of Islamic religion in Ahmed Rafiq Al-Mahdaw’s poetry. Religious symbols and concepts serve as artistic tools supporting national and ethical themes. Religion is not just devotional content but a means to strengthen the poetic message. The employment stems from religious, psychological, political, and cultural motives reflecting the poet’s awareness of his homeland’s struggles under occupation. Al-Mahdawi maintains classical poetic forms while renewing content, creating a bridge between heritage and contemporary, and reinforcing reality, and strength.
Keywords:
Islamic; Artistic; Heritage; Poetic.
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