Āyīnah-i charkh: farhang-i lughāt, iṣṭilāḥāt va tarkībāt-i Dīvān-i Falakī Shirvānī

Ayinah-i charkh by Mujtaba Abd Allahi is an essential reference for scholars and enthusiasts of classical Persian literature, offering a deep dive into the intricate poetic language of Falaki Shirvani. A prominent figure of the 12th-century Azerbaijan school, Falaki's verses are renowned for their complex astronomical metaphors, rich religious allusions, and historical references. This meticulously researched glossary decodes the challenging vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and compound words present in his Divan. By clarifying the scientific and cultural contexts of these terms, Abd Allahi illuminates the intellectual landscape of medieval Iran, providing readers with the indispensable tools needed to fully appreciate the philosophical and artistic depth of Falaki's poetry.