Arabic Poetry

Ibn al-Farid, Umar
Celebrated Arab poet, mystic, and saint known for his mystical poetry expressing the beauty and love of God.
Qasida
A polythematic poem, typically structured as an ode, distinguished by stringent metrical rules and focused on several primary themes.
al-Mutanabbi (d. 965)
Al-Mutanabbi, also known as Abu al-Tayyib Ahmad ibn al-Husayn, is considered the greatest Arabic poet. Born in Kufa, Iraq. Known for his pre-Islamic heroic motifs in panegyrics during the Islamic era.
Beauty, Female - In Arabic Poetry and Prose
Explore the depiction of female beauty in classical Arabic literature, emphasizing its poetic elements and cultural ideals. Understand how beauty is symbolically represented and celebrated in Arab culture.

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