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Arabic Qahwa (Arabic Literature)
Hosted by Fluent Arabic · EN
A deep-dive into the world of classical Arabic – Learning Inspiration, Poetry, History and so much more. A must-listen for every classical/Fusha Arabic learner
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How to take advantage of online learning
Nov 20, 202200:28:29Tap to summarizeIn this podcast episode, we discuss the incredible opportunities presented by online learning and how we can take advantage of them. Sheikh Muhammad Bailo, an experienced teacher at the Fluent Arabic institute, joins us.
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Methodology of Qur’an Memorisation in Africa
Nov 5, 202200:24:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we are joined by Sh. Ousmane Diallo and Sh. Mohammad Bailo to share their experience memorising and teaching the Qur’an al-Kareem. They also give some extremely valuable advice for those who want to memorise the Quran.
Transcribe →The Poetry of Amr ibn Kulthum (Commentary)
Sep 11, 202000:17:45Tap to summarizeThe Mu’allaqah of the pre-Islamic poet Amr ibn Kulthum is one of the most stunningly beautiful poems in Arabic. In this episode we dive in deep, trying to understand the meanings and brilliance behind these Arabic lines.
Transcribe →Majun Layla – the man who lost his mind for love
Aug 28, 202000:10:26Tap to summarize“I don’t ascend high mountains, except because of love And I don’t sing poetry, except as medicine” Listen to one of the most moving poems in Arabic literature, where Majnun Layla expresses his pain over losing his lover – Layla. And listen to what Layla had to say in reply to him.
Transcribe →The Poems of Imru’al-Qays
Aug 23, 202000:08:35Tap to summarizeImru’ al-Qays, was known as the wandering king, because he spent his life seeking revenge, and the re-establishment of his father’s lost kingdom. He is sometimes referred to as the father of Arabic poetry, because he established many of the conventions and themes in Arabic poetry – which the poets after him followed. However, he wasn’t always concerned about power and vengeance. He spent his youth as a ‘playboy’, chasing women and drinking. What made him special is his way with words. He puts his experiences, emotions and pain into his mesmerizing poetry.
Transcribe →The Art of Praising Yourself
Aug 11, 202000:11:21Tap to summarizeWe take a look through the eyes of Arabic literature at the art of praising oneself. Some poets were shameless when it came to self-promotion. But is this a good idea? Are there lessons to be learned? In this episode we will go through the poetry of Hatim at-Ta’iyy and Al-Mutanabbi said in Fakhr (self-exaltation)
Transcribe →The War of Basus
Aug 4, 202000:09:27Tap to summarizeListen to this Bizarre story from the pre-Islamic period where a war was fought for over 40 years between the tribes of Taghlib and Bakr over the killing of a camel. Listen to the stories of Kulayb, Jassas, Zir Salim, al-Harith ibn Ubad and more.
Transcribe →The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 2
Jul 12, 202000:14:56Tap to summarizeAn introduction to the Mu’allaqat or the Hanging odes. These are 7 poems that represent the finest of pre-Islamic Arabic poetry. The study of pre-Islamic poetry offers much insight into the language and the depth of its meanings and usages.
Transcribe →The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 1
Apr 10, 202000:29:29Tap to summarizeAn introduction to the Mu’allaqat or the Hanging odes. These are 7 poems that represent the finest of pre-Islamic Arabic poetry. The study of pre-Islamic poetry offers much insight into the language and the depth of its meanings and usages. This is part 1.
Transcribe →The Poem of Ilbiri – On Leading a Purposeful Life – Part 2
Mar 2, 202000:23:09Tap to summarizeAbu Isḥāq al-Ilbīrī al-Tujībī (d. 459 AH / 1067 CE) is said to have written this poem in response to a young man who had insulted him. Instead of replying in kind, which was the custom of poets, he decided to respond by providing the young man advice that would benefit him in this life and the next. This is part 2 of the explanation and commentary on this poem which will hopefully help you appreciate it even more insha’Allah. Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084F57389 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084F57389 Amazon DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B084F57389 Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B084F57389
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