This article examines the influence of Arabic literature on Persian and Turkish literature and, as a result, the positive development of mystical poetry in Uzbek literature, as well as the emergence of commentaries and interpretations of poems. Information is also provided on the literary environment during the Timurid and Shaybanid periods and the development of mystical literature in particular. For example, mystical ideas are reflected in the poetry of Ubaydi. The article also presents information on the emergence of Orientalist literary studies and the school of exegesis, as well as their positive influence on Uzbek literature.

Ubaydi, Al-Jahiz, Al-Mubarrid, Ibn Qutaiba, Makhdumi Azam, exegesis, jurisprudence, Harun al-Rashid.

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