Moral and religious values in Fauzia Bayramova’s prose

Abstract

   Religious philosophy and basic Koranic postulates began to emerge in fiction in the ancient period, reflected in numerous plots, themes and motifs of works. Spiritual and moral values of Islam determined the ideological and aesthetic content of Tatar literature. During the Soviet period, religious values in spiritual life were rejected, therefore, their place in literature was significantly reduced, and religious figures were frequently negatively portrayed. The younger generation is raised separated from religious views and Islamic values. At the end of the 20^th century, due to the socio-historical and socio-cultural changes in society, freedom to worship was returned to the people. At the turn of the century, the names of poets and writers who had been previously banned, and their works, filled with religious content, returned to be read and to be studied. From this time on, an active return of religious motifs has been observed in modern Tatar literature. Religious philosophy is strong in modern Tatar prose, poetry and drama has been enriched by works, based on the Islamic religion studies. This article deals with the problem of reflecting moral and ethical norms and religious values in the prose works of Fauzia Bayramova, the classic of modern Tatar literature. Her prose is filled with Islamic values; the characters are tested precisely with a view to reveal their attitude to these values.