SPIRITUAL VALUES OF THE SELECTED POEMS IN THE ANTHOLOGY OF IFADAT ATTALIBIN BY MUHAMMAD BELLO القيم الأخلاقية في بعض قصائد "إفادة الطالبين" لـمـحمد بلُّو

Abstract

This research work titled: ‘‘SPIRITUAL VALUES OF THE SELECTED POEMS IN THE ANTHOLOGY OF IFADAT ATTALIBIN BY MUHAMMAD BELLO”, is an analytical study in which the researcher tries to portray the spiritual values in the said divan, concentrating on six poems as a sample. The work also consists displays the historical life time of Muhammad bello (the divan) and his knowledge impact (both linguistic and literary): it also portrays the essence of the spiritual values thereby differentiating it from good manners, on the basis of method of Islamic literature and its significance in the book ‘Ifadat Attalibin’, in an effort to sum up those spiritual values that are: related to affection/emotion through devotion, generosity and wisdom; values related to phenomenon act through endurance, veracity and integrity; behavioral values through abnegation, tolerance and bravery. The findings of the research work shows that Muhammad Bello is a liberal poet due to what is contained in the divan of great and tremendous poems.