On the Ode of “Complaint” by Sheikh-al-Rais of Qajar

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Assistant Professor Islamic Azad University (Najafabad Branch)

10.29252/kavosh.2006.2327

Abstract

The main goal of this essay is to reveal the Arabic literary tradition of a great Persian scholar named Sheikh –al-Rais Qajar, The grandson of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar.
After completing his studies in various branches of Arabic literature including morphology, syntax and rhetorics, this prince wrote an Arabic ode under the title of “complaint” praising the Prophet-peace be upon him-then complaining to him of some of the then authorities’ rudeness to himself.
We have translated the verses and explained every significant words and expressions within the ode.

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