Literary and Philosophical Analysis of Mythical Structure in Sufi Story: Exploring Positive and Negative Significations.

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Title:	Literary and Philosophical Analysis of Mythical Structure in Sufi Story: Exploring Positive and Negative Significations.
Authors:	Elsayed, Mohamed Ahmed¹, Anwar, Ahmed Hasan², Eleleidy, Marwa Aly³, Hal, Amal Zakaria Mahmoud⁴, Hassanin, Shaimaa Mohamed⁵
Source:	Journal of Language Teaching & Research. Jul2026, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p1158-1168. 10p.
Subject Terms:	*Discourse analysis, Sufism, Symbolism, Interpretation (Philosophy), Narration, Love of God, Asceticism, Devotional literature
Abstract:	This study investigates the role of mythical narrative structure in constructing Sufi concepts through a literary analysis of selected Sufi stories. Focusing on four short narratives associated with early Sufi figures--Ibrahim ibn Adham, Shaqiq al-Balkhi, Sahl al-Tusturi, and Ibn Manazil--the research examines how language, symbolism, and narrative discourse contribute to the formation and communication of key Sufi principles. Using textual and philosophical analysis, the study explores the relationship between narrative patterns, metaphorical expression, and the conceptualization of themes such as asceticism (zuhd), reliance (tawakkul), divine love, and pilgrimage. The findings reveal that Sufi narratives employ mythic structures, symbolic imagery, and foregrounded language to reinterpret religious concepts and present them within a spiritual and experiential framework. These stories function not only as devotional accounts but also as discourse strategies that shape meaning and guide interpretation. The study highlights the significance of narrative and philosophical choices in the construction of religious meaning and demonstrates the value of Sufi texts for literary and discourse analysis within language and literature studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	This study investigates the role of mythical narrative structure in constructing Sufi concepts through a literary analysis of selected Sufi stories. Focusing on four short narratives associated with early Sufi figures--Ibrahim ibn Adham, Shaqiq al-Balkhi, Sahl al-Tusturi, and Ibn Manazil--the research examines how language, symbolism, and narrative discourse contribute to the formation and communication of key Sufi principles. Using textual and philosophical analysis, the study explores the relationship between narrative patterns, metaphorical expression, and the conceptualization of themes such as asceticism (zuhd), reliance (tawakkul), divine love, and pilgrimage. The findings reveal that Sufi narratives employ mythic structures, symbolic imagery, and foregrounded language to reinterpret religious concepts and present them within a spiritual and experiential framework. These stories function not only as devotional accounts but also as discourse strategies that shape meaning and guide interpretation. The study highlights the significance of narrative and philosophical choices in the construction of religious meaning and demonstrates the value of Sufi texts for literary and discourse analysis within language and literature studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	17984769
DOI:	10.17507/jltr.1704.03