A Study of the Semantics of the Word Zohd (Asceticism) in Sanaei’s Works‎

Semantics is the knowledge by which the meaning of words and phrases can be studied and is helpful in understanding the exact meaning of a word. According to the semantic system and vocabulary in which a word is placed, its meaning and significance are determined and its use and frequency determine the importance and exact position of the word.. The high frequency of the word Zohd (asceticism) in mystical texts has made it one of the most important keywords. Sanaei, a poet of the sixth century AH, first arranged mystical concepts and san in the language of poetry. Asceticism is one of the most important mystical concepts that Sanaei has expressed in his poems. As the word asceticism is one of the keywords in his works,  the semantics study of asceticism in his works is especially important. The authors of this study intend to use the semantic method to explain Sanai's view on asceticism and show the exact meaning of this word in his works. The semantic analysis of the word asceticism showed that Sanai did not use the word asceticism in its original meaning; rather,he gave it a relative and new meaningwhich expresses his special view on asceticism.