he Concept of Philosophical Contemplation in the Poetry Collection of Ibn Al-Zahir Al-Irbili "An Analytical Critical Study"

This research aims to explore aspects of philosophical contemplation in the poetry of Ibn Al-Zahir Al-Irbili, focusing on intellectual and epistemological reflections on life’s issues. The significance of this study lies in its examination of a poet rarely addressed in scholarly works, unveiling the profound insights within his texts that transcend traditional themes to tackle major topics such as existence, death, and place. The study adopted a critical analytical approach based on a deep reading of the poet's verses, extracting the philosophical symbols and meanings embedded within them. His poetry reveals reflections on life, human nature, and the mysteries of the universe. The study is organized into key themes: the first examines the concept of contemplation as a philosophical method in poetry; the second addresses death as an existential issue that prompts questions about life and destiny; the third explores place and nature as elements that reflect the poet’s vision and reflections on his environment and his relationship with existence, in addition to time and its role in the poet’s contemplative and philosophical experience. The study concluded that Ibn Al-Zahir Al-Irbili’s poetic experience is not limited to emotion and imagination alone but contains a philosophical structure that blends individual life experience with a cosmic vision. This makes him distinct in transforming poetry into a space for contemplation, thus transcending superficial meanings to reach higher intellectual horizons. The study recommends further research on contemplation and the philosophical influence in 7th-century Hijri Arabic poetry, specifically focusing on poets who have not received sufficient attention, in order to foster a comprehensive understanding between poetry and thought.
Key Words: philosophical contemplation, existence, Ibn Al-Zahir Al-Irbili, Arabic poetry, critical analysis.