SOCIAL JUSTICE, PROSPERITY, AND OPTIMISM IN MUKIMI’S POETRY: A LITERARY ANALYSIS

Kamalova Malika Umidjanovna

Authors

Kamalova Malika Umidjanovna Student of Tashkent State University, 2nd year, faculty of “Tourism”

Keywords:

Muhammad Aminkhoja Mukimi, social justice, prosperity, optimism, Uzbek literature, Jadid movement, poetry, social critique, education, collective responsibility

Abstract

This article examines the themes of social justice, prosperity, and optimism in the poetry of Muhammad Aminkhoja Mukimi (1851–1903), with a particular focus on his poem "The End Will Come, But You Will Not Be Able to Do It." Mukimi, a pivotal figure in Uzbek classical literature, critiques the social inequalities of 19th-century Central Asia while advocating for a just and prosperous society through education and moral action. The poem’s admonitory tone underscores the urgency of addressing societal wrongs, reflecting Mukimi’s broader vision of communal responsibility. Despite his critiques, Mukimi’s work is imbued with an optimistic faith in human potential, envisioning a future where collective action transforms society. A literature review situates Mukimi within Uzbek and global literary traditions, drawing parallels with poets like Langston Hughes and Percy Bysshe Shelley. The article highlights Mukimi’s enduring relevance to contemporary social justice movements, emphasizing poetry’s role in inspiring empathy and change.

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