Folk poetry vs. Classical poetry Al Sahoud noted the strong connections between folk and classical Arabic poetry, explaining that many old poetic themes remain relevant today. Drawing from his ...

Some of this poetry has been translated into English, and translated Arabic poetry will serve as our gateway to better understanding why poetry is the diwan, or record, of the Arabs. Taught in English ...

Dahnā, living in the Arabian Peninsula during the Umayyad Islamic period, was asked why she was unhappy with her marriage, ...

The world is celebrating World Poetry Day on March 21st, here are the top Arab poets you have to recognize. In honor of World Poetry Day (March 21), we’ve rounded up the modern and classic Arab ...