Author: Rasulova, Nigora

Annotation: The image of a friend has been used in Uzbek literature since ancient times. Finding a loyal friend in life, the pursuit of happiness through friendship is one of the main plots. There are various legends and stories about the status of friendship. Hazrat Mir AlisherNavoi also glorified the concept of friendship in his works. He had a lot of respect for people he considered to be his friends throughout his life. He created special works dedicated to them. At the same time, he widely used the image of a friend in his works. Alisher Navoi's fourth story, "Sabai Sayyar," which is the fourth story of Hamsa, also depicts a number of friends. The ninth chapter of the poem is dedicated to his school friend Sultan Hussein Boyka. He is described as a man of infinite generosity and justice. The concept of friendship is widely used in the stories of Farrukh and Ahi, Zayd Zahhab, Juna and his friend Mas'ud, Muqbil and Mudbil. The article tells about the creation of the image of a friend in the stories of Alisher Navoi’s “Sabai Sayyar”, such as betrayal of a loyal friend and friendship.

Keywords: "Sabai Sayyar", Shah Bahrom, Farrukh and Ahi, ZaydZahhab, Juna and Mas'ud, Muqbil and Mudbil,, friendliness, nobility.