Author: Boltabayev, Saidbek

Annotation: This article analyzes how the concept of a perfect human is interpreted in Yusuf Has Hajib’s work “Qutadgu Bilig”. In the work, the perfect human is described as equipped with qualities such as intelligence, knowledge, justice, patience, truthfulness, and goodness. A perfect person should strive to look out not only for his own good but also for the good of society. The article also examines the obstacles to becoming a perfect human. The most important of these obstacles are bad habits such as ignorance, anger and arrogance, greed and ambition, lying and hypocrisy, and indulgence in worldly pleasures. Yusuf Has Hajib states that these bad habits are the greatest obstacles to a person reaching perfection and gives advice on how to overcome them; such as learning knowledge, being patient, observing justice, being content, and speaking beautifully. The article also analyzes the teachings on becoming a perfect human in “Qutadgu Bilig”. These teachings are presented as important guides for the person to achieve his/her life goals and to achieve personal and social success. This article emphasizes that “Qutadgu Bilig” should be considered not only as a political and social work but also as a moral guide for every individual.

Keywords: Yusuf Has Hajib, Qutadgu Bilig, perfect human, ethics

Pages in journal: 407 - 415