Camel as a Sufi Symbol in Ebrahim Al-kooni Novel Al-tibr

Nature has always been the source of inspiration for poets and writers in different parts of the world especially among Arabic speakers who have close connection with it. While reading Ebrahim Al-kooni's works, we can clearly observe existence of deserts as well as living and dead nature.Therefore, he has frequently used the elements of nature and using these elements, he induces his thoughts and ideas to his readers.Ebrahim Al-kooni in "Al-tabar", chose camel as one of the elements of nature and hero of the story and considering supreme human values for the camel, he not only regards a higher place for it than other animals but also he prefers it over all humans and even his own wife and child. This study tries to investigate function of this animal in this novel using descriptive –analytical method and the results indicate that the writer with considering ancestor's traditions, beliefs and myths has used the animal as a symbol in service of Sufic concepts and thoughts like companionship, love, sin and its consequences and patience.