The story of the great poet Hutay'a, and how Umar Ibn Khattab had to put a stop to his poetry attacking people. …
Poetry
Al-Ilbīrī on Seeking Knowledge
Abū Isḥāq al-Ilbīrī (d. 459 H/ 1067 AD) was a great scholar and poet who lived in Granada in Al-Andalus (Modern day Spain). It's amazing that his poems are still widely read and memorised today by students and lovers of knowledge, even after more than 900 years. This really is a testament to the …
The Power and Beauty of Arabic Poetry
Arabs And Their Love For Poetry There has never been a nation in history that valued and cherished poetry like the Arabs did. Poetry has never had an effect on a nation like it did on the Arab nation. A single sonnet of praise could raise an entire tribe to the highest level of glory, honor and …
Imam Al-Shafi’ee [Poetic Inspiration] Nothing Lasts
Nothing is permanent in this Dunya. Be patient and thankful. …
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Imam Al-Shafi’ee [Poetic Inspiraton] Graduality
Being gradual and patient does not decrease your wealth. And striving tirelessly does not increase it. You will have what Allah has decreed for you. …
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