mansoor nemerri and Roodaki

There have always been similarities in literature of different nations. These similarities have sometimes been due to chance, imitation, or plagiarism. In fact, Arabic and Persian literature are so interwoven that they have caused such similarities. The present study aimed to examine two approximately identical reports of two odes: one Arabic ode by Mansour Nemerri (2nd Century) and one Persian ode by Roudaki (3rd century). According to these reports, Harun al-Rashid and Amir-Nasr Samani were influenced and encouraged by these odes to the extent that they returned home quickly. The Persian ode is known as “Bouye Jouye Moulian” in Persian literature, and the Arabic ode is named “Yade Baghdad” by the author of the present study. In doing so, the two odes were analyzed based on both form and content. In addition, we explored the possible influence of one narrator on the other narrator. Furthermore, the factors which contributed to the influence and encouragement of the two Amirs by the two odes were discussed. Considering the literary critics’ negative view of Arouzi Samarghandi and his trustworthiness, it could be concluded that he has copied the story of Roudaki and Amir Nasre Samani from the story of Harun al-Rashid and Mansour Nemerri.