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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Living the life in Mauritania – Muhammad Al Andalusi
The amazing story of how Muhammad al Andalusi went to Mauritania in search of knowledge. This interview offers some amazing
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Reflections on Al-Ilbiri with Moustafa Elqabbany (Translator and Poet)
In this awesome episode with ustad Moustafa Elqabbany, professional translator and poet, we reflect on some amazing lines from the
