Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Meysam Hanifi ¹
• Fateme Nazari ²

¹ Persian language and literature department of Ahl al-Bayt International University

² Department of Persian Language and Literature, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin

Abstract

The culture, traditions, and customs of nations have been reflected throughout history in their literature, with artists, including poets and writers, consistently portraying these customs in their artistic works. The exploration of the cultural and religious aspects of marriage—what is deemed acceptable and unacceptable, along with the associated traditions—is a recurring theme in the poetry of certain poets, notably Hazegheh Heravi, a contemporary Afghan poet. In Hazegheh Heravi 's poetry collection, numerous cultural themes and social transformations from the early fourteenth century in Afghanistan are articulated, with the poet occasionally offering progressive insights on these concepts. This article, a theoretical study based on library research, employs an analytical-descriptive approach to investigate marriage-related issues in Hazegheh's poetry. The family institution is regarded as one of the fundamental pillars of human society, and marriage holds particular significance in establishing this foundation. Hazegheh underscores this notion, asserting that a mindful approach to entering marriage and a careful selection of a suitable partner are essential for a successful life, as evidenced by her analysis of both successful and unsuccessful marriages. She outlines the criteria for choosing a spouse as educational compatibility, age similarity, chastity and purity, mutual love and affection, and the presence of good and admirable qualities. Additionally, Hazegheh addresses critical issues such as forced marriage, the marriage of girls before puberty, and polygamy among men in Afghanistan, which regrettably remain prevalent in the patriarchal society of Afghanistan today.