The Poetry of Amr ibn Kulthum (Commentary)
The Mu'allaqah of the pre-Islamic poet Amr ibn Kulthum is one of the most stunningly beautiful poems in Arabic. In this episode we dive in deep, tryin...
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Majun Layla – the man who lost his mind for love
"I don’t ascend high mountains, except because of love And I don’t sing poetry, except as medicine" Listen to one of the most moving poems in Arab...
The Poems of Imru’al-Qays
Imru' al-Qays, was known as the wandering king, because he spent his life seeking revenge, and the re-establishment of his father's lost kingdom. He i...
The Art of Praising Yourself
We take a look through the eyes of Arabic literature at the art of praising oneself. Some poets were shameless when it came to self-promotion. But is ...
The War of Basus
Listen to this Bizarre story from the pre-Islamic period where a war was fought for over 40 years between the tribes of Taghlib and Bakr over the kill...
The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 2
An introduction to the Mu'allaqat or the Hanging odes. These are 7 poems that represent the finest of pre-Islamic Arabic poetry. The study of pre-Isla...
The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 1
An introduction to the Mu'allaqat or the Hanging odes. These are 7 poems that represent the finest of pre-Islamic Arabic poetry. The study of pre-Isla...
The Poem of Ilbiri – On Leading a Purposeful Life – Part 2
Abu Isḥāq al-Ilbīrī al-Tujībī (d. 459 AH / 1067 CE) is said to have written this poem in response to a young man who had insulted him. Instead of repl...
The Poem of Ilbiri – On Leading a Purposeful Life – Part 1
Abu Isḥāq al-Ilbīrī al-Tujībī (d. 459 AH / 1067 CE) is said to have written this poem in response to a young man who had insulted him. Instead of repl...
Reading the Hilyat Talibil Ilm
In this episode, we will go through the wonderful book 'Hilyatu Talibil 'Ilm' by Sheikh Bakr Abu Zaid with the Sharh of Ibn Uthaymeen. The book talks ...