Wisdom and Value in al-Shafe i's Poetical Works

Imam Mohammed bin Idris al- Shafe‘i has had plenty of poetical talent and an extensive literal knowledge. It seems that his literal aspect has not taken into account much compared to other aspects of his personality. Whatever exists are testimony by some of the pioneers in the fields of knowledge and literature confirming his erudition in poetry and literature. After introducing the poetical and literary aspects of Shafe‘i’s personality, this article attempts to answer as: what are the subjects and the standards of Shafe‘i’s poem? After the research on his poetical works, the acquired results show that wisdom and value were two main subjects of Shafe‘i’s verses. Self-respect, modesty, contentment, generosity, virtue, good conduct, knowledge, excellence and affection for prophetic family, are the main terms in Shafe‘i’s poetical works.