"NASOYIMU-L MUHABBAT" As A Sufi Work

The article provides a comprehensive overview of Alisher Navoi's contributions to Islamic spirituality and Sufi literature through his works such as Arba'in, Vaqfiya, Nazmu-l-javohir, Siroju-l-muslimin, Munojot, Risolayi tiyr andokhtan, and particularly Nasoyimu-l-muhabbat. It analyzes how Navoi, influenced by his teacher Abdurrahman Jami, incorporated religious, ethical, and philosophical themes into his poetry and prose. His works often begin with praise to Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), followed by discussions on spiritual and moral values derived from the Quran and Hadith. The piece highlights Navoi’s adaptation and expansion of Jami’s Nafahot ul-uns, increasing the number of mentioned saints and including underrepresented groups like Indian, Turkish, and female Sufi figures. Through these works, Navoi emerges as a spiritual thinker who merges poetic artistry with deep theological and ethical reflection, enriching Turkic literature with Sufi wisdom.