Egyptian writer and professor noted for her literary approach to Quranic exegesis and contributions to Arabic literature and women's studies.
An influential 9th-century Islamic scholar known for contributions to Arabic literature, Quranic exegesis, and literary criticism.
Pre-Islamic Arab poet and author of the first of the Mu'allaqat remembered as the 'wandering king'
A master of Arabic literature renowned for his prose and role in shaping classical Arabic and Persian literary traditions.
A traditional Islamic poem written to commemorate the death of a person, city, history, or nation.
A term in Arabic denoting a 'narrative' or 'story,' rooted in classical and contemporary Arabic literature.
A distinctive style of Arabic rhyming prose that blends rhyme, rhythm, and cadence, utilized notably in the Quran and later in the maqamah genre.
Renowned Arabic writer of the premodern era, known for his contributions to Arabic literature, grammar, and cultural history.
In-depth look into Tawfiq al-Hakim, an Egyptian dramatist, novelist, essayist, and short-story writer who significantly influenced modern Arabic literature.
Explore the rich history of Muslim literature, known in Arabic as 'ʿIlmu ʾl-Adab (علم الادب),' and its development from pre-Islamic poetry to its profound influence on global cultural and intellectual traditions.
Understanding the evolution of 'Riwayah' in premodern and modern Islamic contexts
Explore the concept of ʿIlmu ʾsh-Shiʿr, its etymology, and its significance in Islamic scholarship. Understand the role of poetry in Islamic culture, its forms, and historical development.
Learn about Labīd, son of Rabīʿah ibn Jaʿfar al-ʿĀmirī, a celebrated poet from the time of Prophet Muhammad who embraced Islam and whose words have been highly regarded in Islamic tradition.
A classical genre of Arabic rhythmic prose, often translated as 'assembly' or 'séance,' akin to the European picaresque genre.
