Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Ahl al-Bayt (as) in the Poetry of Ta’siri Tabrizi

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Hossein Arian
Associate Professor, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Za.C., Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran.
10.22034/jatj.2026.578275.1086
Abstract
Mohsen Ta’siri Tabrizi (d. 1129 AH), one of the great poets of the Safavid era, is regarded as a devoted lover of the Ahl al-Bayt (as). He dedicated a considerable part of his Divan to the praise of the Twelve Imams (as), and many of his other poems likewise reflect Shiite beliefs and teachings. Although literary critics do not generally consider the Safavid period and the Indian or Isfahani style to represent the height of Persian language and literature, there is no doubt that Shiite poets performed remarkably well during this era, and Ta’siri Tabrizi is a clear example of this phenomenon. This article, based on library research and the use of primary sources, employs a descriptive-analytical method to show that this Shiite poet expressed his heartfelt devotion to the pure Imams (as) with utmost sincerity. Even if strong and weak poems appear side by side in his Divan, he nevertheless left behind a readable and valuable collection of Shiite poetry and literature. He also benefited from knowledge of the Qur’an, Ḥadith, and other Islamic sciences, all of which he employed effectively in his poetry, and he followed the history of the Ahl al-Bayt (as) with deep enthusiasm. His most delicate and refined poems are among the 1,397 ghazals he composed with mystical and romantic themes, following the Iraqi style and poets such as Hafez and Saeb (Ta’siri Tabrizi, 1994).
Keywords
Shiite Poetry
Ahl al-Bayt (as)
Twelve Imams (as)
Indian Style
Safavid Era
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Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings
Volume 3, Issue 4
Winter 2026
Pages 87-108

  • Receive Date 26 February 2026
  • Revise Date 30 May 2026
  • Accept Date 31 May 2026
  • First Publish Date 31 May 2026
  • Publish Date 01 March 2026