The mystical attractions in Sheikh Abdul-Mahmoud Jilly (Hafyan) poems

Sheikh Abdul-Mahmoud Gilly, the Sudanese contemporary poet, in his mystical poems whose main themes are the passion and love to the holy Prophet (PBUH) praises himusing the mystical secrets. Therefore, the author intends to explain the hidden and clear meanings and concepts of the poems in this study. This isaqualitative research that addresses the issue through library method. The author has also used the qualitative content analysis method to analyze the poems in order to find out the concepts beyond the literal meaning. The research findings show that the poet has used Islamic issues and mysticism techniques, and with this trend as well as the adherence to the views of scholars like IbnFarez and IbnArabi has been ahead of other poets of his time. It should also be mentioned that Gilly has resorted to the old methodsin his sonnets and with the Atlal and Daman, has also benefited from his particular style and made the meanings and concepts of his poem through eulogy.