VARIOUS INTERPRETATIONS OF THE STORIES OF PROPHET NOAH (PEACE BE UPON HIM) AND PROPHET MOSES (PEACE BE UPON HIM) IN UZBEK LITERATURE
Keywords:
Uzbek literature, Noah (peace be upon him), Moses (peace be upon him), Qisas al-Anbiya, classical literature, Sufism, artistic interpretation.Abstract
This article analyzes the literary interpretations of the images of the Prophets Noah (peace be upon him) and Moses (peace be upon him) in Uzbek literature, their artistic representation, and the influence of these narratives on the development of national literature. In particular, through the classical tradition of Qisas al-Anbiya, narrative chronicles in classical works, and Sufi metaphors, the semantic content, artistic forms, and socio-spiritual functions of these two prophetic figures are explored. The study applies the methodology of Uzbek literary studies, and the results are obtained through historical-analytical and comparative research methods.
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