The concept of friendship in the works of Nizami Ganjavi and in the literature of medieval Azerbaijan

Abstract

Social events and human relations have always been one of the leading topics in literature. In the literary works of the Middle Ages, there are many examples reflecting personal relationships, their positive and negative sides. In everyday life, people face various problems. While hard work may be valued in a society, in many cases justice cannot prevail. Not only ordinary people, but also outstanding personalities suffered from this injustice. At such times, they needed a close friend and confidant. The meaning of the word “friend”, what qualities define this word, which make it possible to call people friends, are reflected in the works of many thinkers. In the article, the ideas on the subject are explored by citing the creativity of Nizami Ganjavi and the works of Qatran Tabrizi, Aynalkuzat Miyanedji, Shihab al-Din al-Suhrawardi, Khagani Shirvani, Awhadi Maraghai, other prominent representatives of medieval Azerbaijani literature.