چکیده:
This article provides a comprehensive and detailed examination of the research of Allama Hafiz Mahmoud Shirani, a prominent Pakistani scholar, in the field of Shahnameh studies. As one of the pioneers of Ferdowsi studies in the Indian subcontinent, Shirani, with a multifaceted approach based on deep knowledge of Persian, Urdu, Arabic, and Sanskrit languages, has presented innovative and influential theories regarding Ferdowsi's Shahnameh and the life of its author. While introducing the life and works of Shirani, this research explains his research approaches, including historical-analytical, literary-linguistic, socio-cultural, and comparative approaches. Furthermore, Shirani's central theories are examined and analyzed in detail across ten essential axes, including: the biography of Ferdowsi, the components of the Shahnameh, the motivations for composition, the period of writing, the character of Ferdowsi, the satire of Sultan Mahmud, spurious verses, the religion of Ferdowsi, the Masnavi of Yusuf and Zulaikha, and the necessity of a documented text of the Shahnameh. Additionally, the reflection and impact of these theories in Urdu language academic circles and the criticisms leveled against them are evaluated, and finally, the lasting role and valuable contribution of Hafiz Mahmoud Shirani to the advancement of contemporary Shahnameh studies are emphasized.
خلاصه ماشینی:
As one of the pioneers of Ferdowsi studies in the Indian subcontinent, Shirani, with a multifaceted approach based on deep knowledge of Persian, Urdu, Arabic, and Sanskrit languages, has presented novel and influential theories regarding Ferdowsi's Shahnameh and the life of its poet.
Subsequently, Shirani's central theories are examined and analyzed in detail across ten essential axes, including: the biography of Ferdowsi, the components of the Shahnameh, the motivations for composition, the period of writing, the character of Ferdowsi, the satire of Sultan Mahmud, forged verses, Ferdowsi's religion, the Masnavi of Yusuf and Zulaikha, and the necessity of a documented text of the Shahnameh.
Furthermore, the reflection and impact of these theories in Urdu language academic circles and the criticisms leveled against them are evaluated, and finally, the lasting role and valuable contribution of Hafiz Mahmud Shirani to the advancement of contemporary Shahnameh studies are emphasized.
During a period when scientific and systematic studies of the Shahnameh were taking shape in the Indian subcontinent, Shirani, with an innovative approach based on precise textual and historical analyses, examined various aspects of this epic work and presented theories that are cited and attended to by researchers not only in his time but also to this day.
This article attempts, through a comprehensive examination of Shirani's works on the Shahnameh and Ferdowsi, to categorize and analyze his main theories, evaluate the impact of these researches in academic circles, and respond to some of the criticisms leveled against them.
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