Imam al-Husayn (Peace Be Upon Him) in al-Kumayt's Hashimiyyat: A Rhetorical and Analytical Study
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Imam al-Husayn, al-Kumayt, Hashimiyyat, rhetorical approach.Abstract
This study examines the portrayal of Imam al-Husayn (Peace Be Upon Him) in the Hashimiyyat poems of al-Kumayt ibn Zayd al-Asadi through a rhetorical and analytical approach that explores the artistic and intellectual dimensions of his poetry. It highlights the role of the Hashimiyyat in documenting the Husayni uprising and conveying its religious, ethical, and political values as a distinguished model of poetry expressing loyalty to the Prophet’s Household (Ahl al-Bayt). The study also underscores al-Kumayt’s prominent status and pioneering contribution in employing poetry as a means of argumentation and advocacy for the Hashemite cause. Furthermore, it analyzes the artistic characteristics of his poems, particularly poetic imagery, rhythm, and language, and examines the emotional intensity and aesthetic impact through which he depicts the events of the Husayni revolution. The study concludes that al-Kumayt transcended the conventional purposes of poetry, transforming it into a powerful instrument for defending the Banu Hashim, opposing Umayyad rule, and affirming authentic Islamic values.
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