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Jalaleddin Balkhi, Mahmud Pahlavon,
Naqshbandi, Abdul Rahman Jami, Alisher
Navoi and others. Makhtumkuli took a
special interest in the teachings and thoughts
of famous philosophers, such as Plato and
Galen. Studying them, he gave philosophical
meaning to his poems as well.

His works cover all issues related to the life
of Turkmens of that period. Makhtumkuli’s
poems gather all Turkmens around the
table and illustrate the concept of unity and
integrity. And this is one of the main reasons
that the works of Makhtumkuli Fraghi are are law. In this regard, the correct meaning
very valuable and occupy a special place in of legal rules cannot be understood without
the hearts of Turkmens. Makhtumkuli was a considering social customs. This theme was
poet capable of expressing pain, suffering and also privately reflected in the poet’s poems.
sorrow. His elder brother Abdullah was part Makhtumkuli Fraghi was a poet who worked
of an embassy to the powerful ruler Ahmed tirelessly to solve social problems. He was a
Shah with a call for unity and solidarity, but defender of the oppressed. In Makhtumkuli’s
unfortunately, he lost on the way. The untimely poems, wise words and proverbs follow each
death of his brother was another tragedy for other like shining pearls. He is a convinced
Makhtumkuli. Later he would reflect this pain mystic and public figure who sees his mission
in his poems: in enlightening the people for the unity
and integrity of his nation, fighting against
Nine years we’ve been apart oppressors.
from you, brother;
Where have you found Among other high concepts reflected in
your homeland, my Abdullah? Makhtumkuli’s poems are attention to moral
There’s no turning back for you; virtues, altruism, sorrow and practical
Where have you found your home, wisdom, which turned the works of this
my Abdullah? famous poet and mystic into a treasury of the
nation. He succeeded in expressing the social
The philosophy of law in Makhtumkuli’s problems of his time in the beautiful language
poems is based on the logic of methods, of poetry, and these popular poems were the
the way of analysing and interpreting legal reason for his permanence and immortality in
principles and requirements such as justice, the public mind.
righteousness, the concepts of oppressor and
oppressed, right and wrong, the order of war Another feature of Makhtumkuli Fraghi’s
and peace, etc. poems is their simplicity and easy of
understanding, i.e. the absence of terms and
Makhtumkuli and his father Dovletmammet words from other languages. Throughout his
Azadi were fluent in jurisprudence, its life, as a poet and mystic, he gave his whole
analysis and interpretation. At that time, they soul to his people and homeland, speaking
had a prominent voice in the field of high about the realities of his time with people like
thoughts of justice, considering the mass him.
culture and customs of the people. Every
nation is ruled by customs and traditions Today, more than ever, society needs individuals
that have a great influence on ensuring social who live high thoughts of peace, unity and
order and peace: respect for elders, kindness empathy. Marking the birth anniversary of
to children and dozens of others. In Eastern this great poet, we are essentially pay tribute
culture, customs, traditions and foundations to the values of peace and unity.

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