تطور غرض الشكوى في الشعر العربي عبر العصور

The Evolution of the Theme of Complaint in Arabic Poetry Across the Ages

Abstract

The theme of complaint is a prominent poetic motif that conveys human suffering and the realities of the human condition across different historical periods. Over time, it developed in response to shifting social, political, and economic contexts, taking on varied forms in each era.In the Pre-Islamic era, poetic complaint was closely tied to the severity of nature and the passage of time, with poets voicing their hardship in the face of drought, scarcity, and loss.During the Islamic era, personal complaints became less common under the influence of Islamic teachings, while expressions of concern over injustice, poverty, and social inequality emerged, reflecting a sense of collective responsibility.In the Abbasid era, the theme broadened to encompass poverty, illness, envy, and the poets’ dissatisfaction with the complexities and unpredictability of life.In the Andalusian era, poetic complaint became closely associated with nature and political turmoil, particularly during the decline of Muslim rule and the eventual fall of Al-Andalus.