Arabic Qahwa (Arabic Literature)

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What's Arabic Qahwa (Arabic Literature) about?

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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Arabic Qahwa (Arabic Literature) episodes:

11.05.2022
Methodology of Qur’an Memorisation in Africa
In 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.
09.11.2020
The Poetry of Amr ibn Kulthum (Commentary)
The 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.
08.28.2020
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 one of the most moving poems in Arabic literature, where Majnun Layla expresses his pain over losing his lover - Layla. And...
08.23.2020
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 father's lost kingdom. He is sometimes referred to as the father of Arabic poetry, because he established many of the...
08.11.2020
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 when it came to self-promotion. But is this a good idea? Are there lessons to be learned? In this episode...
08.04.2020
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 tribes of Taghlib and Bakr over the killing of a camel. Listen to the stories of Kulayb, Jassas, Zir Salim,...
07.12.2020
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 poetry. The study of pre-Islamic poetry offers much insight into the language and the depth of its meanings and usages.
04.10.2020
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 poetry. The study of pre-Islamic poetry offers much insight into the language and the depth of its meanings and usages. This...
03.02.2020
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 a young man who had insulted him. Instead of replying in kind, which was the custom of poets, he decided...
02.25.2020
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 a young man who had insulted him. Instead of replying in kind, which was the custom of poets, he decided...
02.12.2020
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 Sharh of Ibn Uthaymeen. The book talks about the etiquettes of seeking knowledge. The first chapter deals with correcting...
01.23.2020
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 insight into the life a talib ul ilm (a student of knowledge) living in Mauritania, and the methodology of teaching...
01.12.2020
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 poem of Al-Ilbiri. Find out how this poem can really hit you hard, if you comprehend its meanings. Resources and books: موصل...
01.01.2020
Why should you read Adab (Arabic literature)
What does the knowledge of Adab entail and what are its various benefits? Listens to the intriguing story behind the name 'Adab' and the many reasons why the books of Adab should be part of every library.
12.24.2019
Should you buy physical Arabic books?
In this episode of the Arabic Qahwa Podcast, we discuss the importance of having a physical library at your house and the various advantages it brings. With the widespread availability of free Arabic books in the digital format, you might wonder...
08.22.2019
Stop Asking How Long Will It Take! – Passion vs Deadlines
A passion based approach to getting things done.
07.10.2019
The Story of Abu Al-Hasan An-Nadwi’s First Book
The story behind Abu Al-Hasan An-Nadwi's international bestseller - What did the world lose by the decline of the Muslims.
05.04.2019
Sun and Moon Letters
What are the Sun and Moon letters in Arabic? Master this simple, but important rule for pronouncing Arabic words. Al-Ajrumiyyah tutorial: (Arabic Grammar Course for beginners) https://learn.fluentarabic.net
04.10.2019
Framework to Learn Arabic – 3 Steps
A no-nonsense 3 step methodology that made a real difference for me. I think focusing on these things can be a game-changer for you as well.
03.31.2019
80 Free Resources To Learn Arabic Online
The internet is full of scattered gems when it comes to Arabic resources. So I wanted to put together a thorough guide pointing you towards the best available free Arabic resources for MSA and Classical Arabic. Arabic Alphabet and Script If you...
03.27.2019
Imam As-Sha’bi and the Beautiful Woman
A man comes to the court of Imam as-Sha'bi complaining about his beautiful wife. What happens next?
03.27.2019
On Consulting Others
What are the 3 most beneficial things for a young man, and what are the 3 most harmful? Listen to find out.
03.27.2019
Dealing With Powerful People
Part of a new series - Short episodes full of Arabic literature and wisdom. These are things I enjoy a lot, and I hope you will too! The first episodes talks about the Hikmah (wisdom) of dealing with powerful people.
03.14.2019
Explaining The Poetry Of Qais Ibn Mulawwah (Majun Layla) w/ Abdurrahman Diallo
After a long break, we are joined again by sheikh Abdurrahman to explain some great poetry of the famous Majnun Layla. Qais ibn Mulawwah lost his mind out of despair for Layla, whom he could not marry. Listen to his...
03.05.2019
[Grammar] Number Rules in Arabic (1 and 2)
Arabic numbers can be intimidating for a lot of people. In this series we are going to really simplify things by breaking down the rules into different groups. This episode deals with just 1 and 2.
02.17.2019
Understanding Al-Fathiha (The Opening Chapter of the Quran)
Have you tried to understand the meaning of the beautiful Surah al Fathiha in Arabic? Listen to this short episode to uncover at a few gems from Surah al Fathiha!
01.31.2019
Al-Bukhala – The Stingiest Men Who Ever Lived #12
After discussing the Generosity of the Arabs, in this episode we look at avarice. Al-Bukhala by Al-Jahidh is an extraordinary work of literature where he explores 'stinginess' of men and cultures. Enjoy!
01.24.2019
The Generosity of the Arabs (Hatim at-Ta’ee) #11
ألم تعلمي، أني، إذا الضيف نابني****وعزّ القِرَى ، أقري السديف المُسرْهدا Do you not know, that if a guest seeks me ***And the hosts are not to be found (due to a time of hardship), I shall feed the humps...
01.14.2019
How Good Can Your Arabic Get? (Sh. Abu al Hasan an Nadwi) #10
How good can you expect to become in Arabic as a non-native speaker. Today we look at one of the biggest inspirations for all Arabic learners - Sh. Abu al Hasan an Nadwi (رحمه الله)
01.08.2019
How Netflix is eating into your language goals #9
Binge-watching and TV are stopping you from your Arabic goals. A few productivity tips on how to use your free time.
12.26.2018
Imru Al Qais – The Lost King #8
Perhaps the most famous Arab poet from Jahiliyyah - Imru al Qais. Listen to a few stories from his life taken from the Aghani of Imam Abu Faraj al Asfahani. Don't miss the poetry at the end!
12.20.2018
A Great Love Story – Antarah Ibn Shadad #7
One of the great love stories from classical Arabic poetry is the story of Antarah the slave warrior and his cousin and mistress Abla. The Story of Antara (Arabic) volume 1:https://ar.wikisource.org/wiki/%D9%85%D9%84%D9%81:%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8_%D8%B9%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A9_%D8%A8%D9%86_%D8%B4%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF1.pdf English translation (terrick hamilton) https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=v3VHAQAAMAAJ
12.09.2018
The Importance of Arabic for the Student of Knowledge – Interview with Dr. Fahad Alsisi #6
An interview with Dr. Fahad Alsisi who is the Head of Dept. of Shariah at the Islamic University of Medina. We discuss how critical it is for the student of knowledge to put time into learning the Arabic language.
12.03.2018
Learning Arabic in Jordan (with Br. Bilal Almas Ahmed) #5
In this episode, we discuss learning Arabic in Jordan with our guest Bilal Almas Ahmed - A Pakistani-American Shariah graduate who travelled to both Jordan and Egypt to learn Arabic.
11.26.2018
The Great Poet Al-Hutay’a #4
The story of the great poet Hutay'a, and how Umar Ibn Khattab had to put a stop to his poetry attacking people.
11.19.2018
Curriculum for Beginners with Madinah Graduate Ali Nasser #3
Some really important advice if you are starting out learning Arabic. Pay attention to these things for optimum results, and avoid a lot of unnecessary frustration later. Interview with Canadian graduate from the Madinah International Islamic University - Ali Nasser.
11.09.2018
The Poem of Al-Ilbīrī on Seeking Knowledge #2
Abū Isḥāq al-Ilbīrī (rahimahullah) lived in the 5th century Hijri (10 - 11 century A.D). His beautiful Manzūma known popularly as Manzūmat al-Ilbīrī, is full of wisdom calling towards asceticism and seeking knowledge. He compares wealth to knowledge to establish the superiority of the...
11.01.2018
Memorizing the Quran and Arabic Fluency #1
In the very first episode of the Arabic Qahwa Podcast - I discuss with Abdurrahman Diallo, the correlation between memorizing the Quran and mastering the Arabic language.

What's Arabic Qahwa (Arabic Literature) about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Arabic Qahwa (Arabic Literature) episodes:

Methodology of Qur’an Memorisation in Africa

The Poetry of Amr ibn Kulthum (Commentary)

Majun Layla – the man who lost his mind for love

The Poems of Imru’al-Qays

The Art of Praising Yourself

The War of Basus

The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 2

The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 1

The Poem of Ilbiri – On Leading a Purposeful Life – Part 2

The Poem of Ilbiri – On Leading a Purposeful Life – Part 1

Reading the Hilyat Talibil Ilm

Living the life in Mauritania – Muhammad Al Andalusi

Reflections on Al-Ilbiri with Moustafa Elqabbany (Translator and Poet)

Why should you read Adab (Arabic literature)

Should you buy physical Arabic books?

Stop Asking How Long Will It Take! – Passion vs Deadlines

The Story of Abu Al-Hasan An-Nadwi’s First Book

Sun and Moon Letters

Framework to Learn Arabic – 3 Steps

80 Free Resources To Learn Arabic Online

Imam As-Sha’bi and the Beautiful Woman

On Consulting Others

Dealing With Powerful People

Explaining The Poetry Of Qais Ibn Mulawwah (Majun Layla) w/ Abdurrahman Diallo

[Grammar] Number Rules in Arabic (1 and 2)

Understanding Al-Fathiha (The Opening Chapter of the Quran)

Al-Bukhala – The Stingiest Men Who Ever Lived #12

The Generosity of the Arabs (Hatim at-Ta’ee) #11

How Good Can Your Arabic Get? (Sh. Abu al Hasan an Nadwi) #10

How Netflix is eating into your language goals #9

Imru Al Qais – The Lost King #8

A Great Love Story – Antarah Ibn Shadad #7

The Importance of Arabic for the Student of Knowledge – Interview with Dr. Fahad Alsisi #6

Learning Arabic in Jordan (with Br. Bilal Almas Ahmed) #5

The Great Poet Al-Hutay’a #4

Curriculum for Beginners with Madinah Graduate Ali Nasser #3

The Poem of Al-Ilbīrī on Seeking Knowledge #2

Memorizing the Quran and Arabic Fluency #1