المصادر التي تبنتها دراسات المستشرقين وهدفها الظاهر والخفي

Abstract

The Orientalist movement represents a scientific, intellectual, and political trend that originated in the West, driven by an interest in the civilizations of the East, including their religions, cultures, histories, languages, and arts. The impact of Orientalism varies between positive and negative aspects, as it contributed to a better understanding of Eastern cultures and knowledge exchange, yet also attempted to cast doubt on divine revelation and criticized Islamic Sharia.

Orientalists constitute a diverse group of Western scholars specializing in the study of the East and its civilizations, contributing to the transmission of Arab culture to the West. In their examination of ancient Arabic poetry, they relied on diverse sources, both Arabic and foreign, contributing to the documentation and deeper understanding of the history of Arabic poetry.

The objectives of Orientalists in studying ancient Arabic poetry range from in-depth analysis to comparison with Western literature. However, there were hidden objectives involving influencing Arab culture and directing it according to their political interests. This research will delve into these objectives in detail.