Historical and ethical aspects of tombs
| Author(s) | Pirov Sirojiddin en Пиров Сироҷиддин |
|---|---|
| Title | Historical and ethical aspects of tombs |
| Alternative Title | Ҷанбаҳои таърихиву ахлоқии мазорҳо |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Language | tgk |
| Number of Pages | 11 |
| Location | Tajikistan |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | intangible-tangible interface definition identification transmission documentation |
| ICH Genre | rituals oral tradition social practices worldview others Beliefs |
| Keywords | graves pilgrimage ritual ethics norms |
| Description |
This article talks about the meaning and essence of graves and sanctuaries. It is noted that people do not consider every grave as a special one and go to visit it. Usually the graves of respected people, such as prophets and saints, martyrs, pious wanderers, and scholars, become shrines after death. There are some graves whose history, origin, and truth are incomprehensible to the people. A real grave in order for people to know about the history of origin and the person buried in it. Historians, due to the uncertainty of the people buried in the mausoleum, the year of their birth or death, the fact that the mausoleum is known by several names, and the fact that there are mausoleums with the same name in several places, are divided some of them are mausoleums with the body of the great man, and some are mausoleums, and some others have been called tombs of the grace of works. Since most of the tombs are surrounded by special buildings, that is why researchers and historians have paid attention to their research and study. The topic of superstitions and excesses in visiting graves was also raised, and the author presented his recommendation to the reader. In particular, he assessed the registration and decoration of tombs and graves as a meritorious act and considered it a favorable factor in the eradication of superstition and excessive visitation of shrines. These issues are discussed in the article. The opinions of some people regarding the tombs were also discussed, and opinions were expressed on them. Since in the past, that is, before the October Revolution, some of the graves of the country had foundations, the author also followed this topic. At the end, the main purpose of visiting the tombs was mentioned, and the tombs themselves were interpreted as part of the historical and tourist attractions of the country and representative of the culture of the people. |
| Book/Journal Title | Herald of Culture en Паёмномаи Фарҳанг |
| Publisher | Research Institute of Culture and Information |
| Place of Publication | Tajikistan |
| Date of Publication | 2023 |
| Issue | 2 (62) |
| Pages | 22-32 |
| Access URL | https://www.pitfi.tj/sites/default/files/payomnomai_farhang/payomnomai_farhang_2023_02.pdf |
| ISSN | 2306-6423 |
| Usage | copyright cleared |
| Academic Field | Ethnography religion studies |
| Community/Ethnic Group | All regions of Tajikistan |
| Contributor | Research Institute of Culture and Information |
| Active Contribution | Tajikistan, FY 2024 |
| Data Collection Project | |