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!

Imru Al Qais – The Lost King #8

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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.

The Poetry of Amr ibn Kulthum (Commentary)

"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.

Majun Layla – the man who lost his mind for love

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 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.

The Poems of Imru’al-Qays

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 we will go through the poetry of Hatim at-Ta'iyy and Al-Mutanabbi said in Fakhr (self-exaltation)

The Art of Praising Yourself

Arabic Qahwa (Arabic Literature)

Imru Al Qais – The Lost King #8

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