In Azerbaijani folk and modern poetry, particularly in the works of Zelimkhan Yaqub , this phrase serves as a lament for human destiny.
The idea that the physical world is a place of confinement for the soul is a recurring theme in Sufi and classical Eastern philosophy. In this context, the "prison" is not a building of stone and iron, but the material existence that binds the spirit. When a poet asks, "Why do we need a prison?", they are highlighting the redundancy of man-made jails in an existence already defined by suffering and boundaries. Dunya Ozu Zindandi Zindan Neye Lazimdi
The phrase often appears in songs and recitations (such as those by performers like Nureddin Abdullayev ) to evoke empathy for those who are marginalized or suffering. 5. Conclusion In Azerbaijani folk and modern poetry, particularly in
The world is seen as a place of tests and hardships where freedom is an illusion. When a poet asks, "Why do we need a prison