This paper examines the influence of Persia in the history of Malay culture and litarature. Persian influence appears in prayers, religious ceremonies and the tendency towards Sufi ideas. It is also found in Malay vocabulary, types of writing, traditional literary romances known as hikayat, poetry and historical artikels. Further influence appears in Malay cultural values, canon law and religio…
This paper examines the influence of Persia in the history of Malay culture and litarature. Persian influence appears in prayers, religious ceremonies and the tendency towards Sufi ideas. It is also found in Malay vocabulary, types of writing, traditional literary romances known as hikayat, poetry and historical texts. Further influence appears in Malay cultural values, canon law and religious …
Judul asli: The Mastnawi of Jalaluddin Rumi.