The psychological function of artistic depiction in Luqmon Borikhan’s Novel “Imam Moturidiy”

This article analyzes the psychological function of artistic depiction in Luqmon Borikhan’s novel Imam Moturidiy. The novel masterfully reveals the inner spiritual world, experiences, and intellectual realm of historical figures through monologues, dialogues, landscapes, and dream sequences. The individualization of characters' speech, the harmony between the author’s and characters' voices, and the artistic interpretation of aesthetic and national values are explored. Additionally, the relevance of the novel’s ideas to contemporary issues is highlighted. The author’s skill in integrating Sufi and religious ideas into the literary text is given special attention. The article employs a scientific-analytical approach based on literary theories and scholars' perspectives.