The Hily Poem and Its Impact on Arabic Literature

Abstract

classical Arabic poetry, characterized by rhetorical grandeur and verbal embellishment, making it a model for expressing aesthetic and intellectual values in Arabic literature. The name is derived from the word “ḥillī,” which refers to adornment and beautification, to reflect the nature of this poetic genre, which is characterized by excessive interest in verbal formation and rhetorical images . Perhaps this poetic style was a reflection of the Arab’s desire to combine intellectual depth with verbal embellishment, which allowed poetry to be not only a means of expression, but also a means of demonstrating the poet’s rhetorical skill .

The ornamental poem is considered a form of creative expression characterized by a variety of topics and rich meanings, as it can contain love poetry, praise, satire, or even description of nature. In this type, poets have relied on the extensive use of artistic imagery through metaphors, similes, and rhetorical devices, which gave it a special artistic dimension. This poetic form is also characterized by the clarity and unity of the poetic verse, as each verse can be read independently without affecting the overall meaning of the poem .

Haliya poem has an impact on the Haliya literature, which was important in facilitating and describing the Haliya events throughout the ages, and it represented a clear symbol in the Haliya literature. This comes from the influence of the Haliya writers, whether in ancient or modern Arabic literature. The Haliya poem was, throughout the past, a tool for science and a symbol , and a facade for the culture of this city. It was characterized by being a message to the world and a revolutionary statement, and a slap that surprises the sleeper's face, and slaps the faces of tyrants. The research reached results that showed that the Haliya poem was not just a poetic form , but rather a tool for expressing the aesthetic and intellectual values that reflected the culture of Arab society.  The study proved that the Haliya poem had a great influence in shaping the identity of Arabic literature, especially in the Abbasid and Andalusian eras . The study revealed the continued influence of the Haliya poem in modern literature, as it was employed in an innovative way that was consistent with cultural and social variables .