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
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
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
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
