Analyzing the symbolic aspects in Joseph and zoleikha story by Jami focusing on Bergamot (Toranj)
Subject Areas : Research in Iranian classical literature
hoorieh
asadi habib
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fateme
kouppa
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گلرخسادات
غنی
3
Keywords: Josef Zoleikha Jami Bergamot (Toranj) Love,
Abstract :
Joseph and zoleikha story is rooted in Quran and, before that, in Torah; it is full of secrets and points. Bergamot (Toranj) is one of the key words and full of secrets of this story that has not been studied in due manner. Proving the presence of Toranj in this story, and focusing on Quranic and Torah interpretations, this article seeks the roots of Toranj and its role in forming this story. Previous studies show that Jewish people believe that Toranj is a symbol of human heart and as healthy heart is the location of divine love in Islamic culture, one can come to this conclusion that the presence of Toranj in Josef and Zoleikha is a symbol of love. Thus it is not impossible that what makes Zoleikha’s love an earthly and impure love would be cosidered a heavenly, ulterior and pure love in a different view of mystical of Jami.