جايگاه امام علي (ع) در نسخه خطي حمله حيدري

STATUS OF IMAM ALI «GOD BLESS HIM» IN HAMLEYE HEY DA RI MANUSCRIPT

Iranian rich literature had been historically full of epic themes and religious myths. The greatest and most remarkable among them is Shahnameh by Ferdowsi which inspired many poets and literary men during different eras, in order to create epic versified stories with national and religious themes, the style and method of Shahnameh was applied. Religious and Shiah epics are one kind of these versified stories that flourished with the coming of Islam to Iran when Iranians became strongly fond of Prophet Mohammad and Imams, And also amoral and spiritual relationship was created between them and the holy family. This event received particular attention of poets in various ages to illustrate bravery courage and oppression of Ahle-beit. Many stories have composed by poets of 11-13ʹ 17-191ʹ centuries named Hamleye Heydari which have been used by religious narrators and scops. One of the most remarkable samples is Hamleye Heydari written by Molla-beman-Ali Raji-Kermani. It was composed in Qajarid times and under impression of Shahnameh. Its stories include the biography of prophet Mohammad, biography and braveries of Imam All and also Karbla catastrophy. The aims of this essay are: I To recognize the status of Imam Ali in Hamleye Heydari versified story 2.To identify similarities and differences between illustrated versions of Hamleye Heydari in terms of style and content. Also, these questions are raised. 1 What are the themes contained in Hamleye Heyda riepic? 2.What is the exact status of Imam Ali in Hamleye Heydari manuscript?