Volume-I, Issue-IV, March 2025
Volume-I, Issue-IV, January, 2025 |
Received: 15.02. 2025 | Accepted: 01.04.2025 | Page No: -1027-1032 | |
Published Online: 31.03.2025 | |||
DOI: 10.69655/atmadeep.vol.1.issue.04W.100 | |||
বাংলা সাহিত্যে কাজী নজরুল ইসলামের ইসলামী ঐতিহ্যের প্রতিনিধিত্বের অনুসন্ধান: একটি সমালোচনামূলক বিশ্লেষণ ড. মো. সিদ্দিক হোসেন, সহকারী অধ্যাপক, বাংলা বিভাগ, বঙ্গবাসী মর্নিং কলেজ, কলকাতা, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
An Exploration of Kazi Nazrul Islam's Representation of Islamic Tradition in Bengali Literature: A Critical Analysis Dr. Md. Siddique Hossain, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Bengali, Bangabasi Morning College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. | ||
ABSTRACT | ||
Kazi Nazrul Islam stands as a revolutionary figure in Bengali literature, whose works, particularly during the 1920s and 1930s, reflect an intense engagement with the socio-political and religious dynamics of his time. Among his diverse literary themes, the representation of Muslim heritage holds significant prominence. His poetry, songs, essays, and fiction deeply incorporate Islamic traditions, historical narratives, and religious elements, demonstrating a profound understanding of the Quran, the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and various aspects of Muslim culture. Nazrul composed nearly two thousand songs infused with Islamic spiritual themes, covering religious practices such as prayer (namaz), fasting (roza), Eid celebrations, Hajj, and Zakat. His poetic translations, including ‘Kavya Ampara’, aimed at making Islamic teachings more accessible, while ‘Marubhaskar’ depicted the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). His notable works like ‘Fathea-e-Dowazdaham’ and ‘Korbanir Eid’ illustrate his spiritual consciousness and integration of Islamic values into the socio-political framework. However, his literary engagement with Islam was not limited to devotional aspects; rather, it served as a medium for resistance against colonial oppression, feudalism, and religious dogma. Nazrul’s poetry and essays often criticized exploitative religious orthodoxy while upholding the essence of Islamic humanism and justice. His works such as ‘Jinjir’ invoked the struggles of Muslim warriors, using Islamic historical narratives to inspire resistance and awakening. Furthermore, his critical engagement with religious hypocrisy positioned him as both a reformist and a revolutionary. His songs, including widely recognized compositions for Ramadan and Eid, continue to resonate within Bengali Muslim communities. This study explores Nazrul’s literary contributions, examining how his Islamic influences shaped Bengali literature and played a crucial role in fostering cultural consciousness and anti-colonial resistance. By contextualizing his writings within the broader literary and historical discourse, this research highlights Nazrul’s enduring legacy as a poet, thinker, and reformer who sought to harmonize faith with social justice. | ||
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