ETHICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL DIMENSIONS OF THE PERFECT MAN CONCEPT IN ALISHER NAVOI'S "KHAMSA"

The concept of the “Perfect Man” (Insan-i Kamil) holds a significant place in the intellectual and spiritual traditions of the Islamic East. Rooted in Sufi philosophy and enriched by centuries of Persian and Turkic literary production, this ideal represents the harmonious integration of moral virtue, intellectual excellence, and spiritual refinement. Among the most profound treatments of this concept in classical literature is found in Alisher Navoi’s monumental poetic cycle “Khamsa.” Written in the late 15th century, this quintet of narrative poems not only demonstrates the linguistic and artistic potential of the Chagatai Turkic language but also conveys a comprehensive vision of human perfection, synthesizing ethical, philosophical, and socio-political elements. This study examines how Navoi constructs the image of the Perfect Man through narrative structure, symbolic characterization, and the fusion of moral ideals with practical governance principles.