The Concept of "Radical Creation" in Shāhnāmeh and Masnavi Manavi

One of the key issues in epic and mystical literature, especially in Shāhnāmeh and Masnavi Manavi, is the manifestations of altruism. These two works show that the different views on the origin of creation refer to different images of man and the "radical creation" in Shāhnāmeh and Masnavi Manavi by using analytical-descriptive method. According to the concept, the universe and man emerged from the fusion of hidden forces in a "root". The findings of the research show that the ultimate goal of life of people who consider themselves as creatures of love is kindness and connection. In their poems, Ferdowsi and Rumi depict this love and try to get a new Iranian concept of creation, a concept whose essence is "popular" and "universal". The attribute of being "popular" gives meaning and life to the individual and the society, without destroying their personality; and the attribute of being "universal" fosters diversity and harmony for all.