صورة البعد الإجتماعي والإقتصادي لشعر الكُدية في العصر العباسي أبو دلف الخزرجي أنموذجا

The Socio-Economic Dimensions of Mendicant Poetry in the Abbasid Era (A Case Study of Abu Dalf Al khazargi)

Abstract

The Abbasid era is remembered as one of the most brilliant periods of Islamic civilization, marked by remarkable progress in science, literature, and culture. However, behind this image of prosperity and intellectual flourishing, there were also periods of political instability, social inequality, and economic hardship that deeply affected people’s lives. This topic explores the social and economic conditions of the Abbasid society, highlighting issues such as class disparities, and political unrest. These conditions created a sense of instability that influenced not only the daily lives of ordinary people but also the movement and experiences of poets and intellectuals.

Mendicant poetry emerged as a distinctive genre in classical Arabic literature, reflecting the social and economic struggles of marginalized groups. Through daily used language skill, mendicant poetry transformed poverty into a literary performance. The poets of mendicant poetry often relied on wit to secure patronage and material support. it reveals important aspects of life during the Abbasid period, particularly the experiences of poets and social impacts. in mendicant poetry, the speaker negotiates survival through language. This poetry occupies a unique position between literary artistry and social reality. The language of mendicant poetry is often characterized by irony and vivid depictions of hardship. This article examines mendicant poetry as both a literary phenomenon and a reflection of socio-economic conditions of Abbasid Era.

Among the most notable figures reflecting this reality is the poet Abu Dulaf al-Khazraji, whose poetry captures the spirit of travel, displacement, and adaptation to changing environments. His verses illustrate how poets responded to the challenges of their time, often moving from one region to another in search of stability and patronage. This Study helps us to understand the relationship between society and literature in the Abbasid period, showing how historical conditions shaped artistic expression and how literature serves as a mirror of human experience in times of both prosperity and hardship.