கவி கா.மு. ஷெரீபின் சீறாப்புராணச் சொற்பொழிவு: Kavi.Ka.Mu. Sherif’s Speeches on Seerapuranam

Abstract

Kavi Ka. Mu. Sherif occupies a significant position in the history of Tamil literature, particularly in the tradition of Islamic Tamil literary speeches. His work Seerapuranam Sorpozhivu (Speeches on Seerapuranam) is an important prose contribution that interprets the literary, spiritual, and ethical dimensions of Umaru Pulavar’s Seerapuranam. Rather than merely narrating the events in the life of Prophet Muhammad, Sherif presents them as meaningful lessons for individual conduct, family relationships, and social responsibility. This article examines the thematic structure, distinctive prose style, and humanistic perspectives found in the work. Particular attention is given to the author's use of conversational narration, question-and-answer techniques, similes, poetic quotations, vivid descriptions of historical events, and emotionally engaging expressions. The study also explores the interconnected dimensions of devotion to God, humanism, moral values, compassion, patience, charity, social harmony, and respect for women. By connecting the poetic richness of Seerapuranam with the realities of everyday human life, Sherif makes complex religious and ethical ideas accessible to ordinary readers. His explanatory approach transforms the epic's historical and spiritual narratives into practical guidelines for contemporary society. The article establishes that Seerapuranam Sorpozhivu is not merely a religious speeches but also a significant literary work that contributes to the development of Islamic Tamil prose, ethical thought, and humanistic literary criticism.

Keywords

• Kavi Ka. Mu. Sherif
• Seerapuranam
• Umaru Pulavar
• Islamic Tamil Literature
• Prose Style
• Humanism
• Ethical Values
• Religious Speeches.