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The art of authorship

What is the art of composing?

Have you ever wondered how writers and scientists were able to formulate their timeless ideas into books that still inspire minds today? The art of composition is not just writing a text or collecting information, but a profound skill that combines understanding, expression, and the organization of knowledge into an integrated intellectual structure. This art has historically represented the spirit of the intellectual and civilizational renaissance in the Arab world [...]

The Illustrated Book in Islamic Civilization: Calligraphy and Ornamentation

About the Illustrated Book in Islamic Civilization: Calligraphy and Ornamentation

Have you ever imagined that a book could be more than a medium for knowledge, but a living, breathing work of art? This is what characterized the illustrated book in Islamic civilization: The art of calligraphy and ornamentation, combining artistic beauty and scientific heritage in a unique harmony. The Islamic manuscript was not just pages with words, but a field in which an idea was translated into an image, [...]

Reading and self-development

How does reading promote self-development?

Have you ever wondered how a simple habit like reading can radically transform the way you view yourself and the world around you? Together, reading and self-development are the gateway to building a more aware and balanced personality. When we dive into the pages of books, we not only enrich our minds with information, but we also rediscover ourselves and expand our intellectual and social horizons. In this article, we will take you on a journey [...]

Secrets of Successful Writing

What are the secrets of successful writing?

Have you ever wondered what is the secret behind texts that capture attention from the first sentence? Many writers and students seek to discover the secrets of successful writing that distinguish them and give their words a special spirit between the lines. Creativity in expression is not based on talent alone, but on a conscious understanding of practical concepts and mental secrets that make a text vibrant and balanced in meaning and language. The [...]

Arif Hikmet Library

What is the Arif Hikmet Library?

Has it ever occurred to you that behind the walls of Medina lies a scientific treasure of equal value to the greatest libraries of the Islamic world? The Arif Hikmat Library is not just a place where ancient manuscripts are kept, but a living memory that has its roots in 1270 AH/1854 AD, when it was founded as a beacon of knowledge and a destination for researchers from far and wide. For almost two centuries, this [...]

Immortal verses

What is the meaning of timeless verses?

Do you sometimes give yourself a chance to dive into the depth of words that have transcended the boundaries of time? Classical Arabic poetry has captured the hearts of writers and readers throughout the ages, with its timeless verses carrying the magic of meaning and beauty of expression, until each verse became a painting that pulsates with wisdom and emotion. These verses are not just words inscribed on paper, but a living legacy that captures the features of [...]

Metaphor and metaphor

What is metaphor and metonymy?

المجاز والاستعارة هما روح التعبير العربي ونبضه المتجدد؛ فبهما تتحول الكلمات من مجرد أدوات وصف إلى لوحات تنبض بالخيال والإيحاء. في الشعر والرواية وحتى في حديثنا اليومي، نجد أنفسنا نستخدم المجاز دون أن نشعر، لنمنح المعاني عمقًا ولونًا وإحساسًا يتجاوز حدود اللغة المباشرة. أليس مدهشًا كيف يمكن لتعبيرٍ واحدٍ مجازي أن يعبّر عن شعورٍ معقّد […]

Oratory in Islam: The Rhetoric of the Pulpit and Friday Lessons

What is the role of public speaking in Islam? Rhetoric from the pulpit and Friday lessons?

Have you ever felt the impact of a Friday preacher addressing hearts before ears? Oratory in Islam: The eloquence of the pulpit and Friday lessons is not just words, but an integrated art that combines an effective word, deep thought, and a noble goal. Since the dawn of Islam, the sermon has been a living means of spreading religious values and strengthening faith, carrying a message of reform and an invitation to reflection and action. It is [...]

Margins and comments: Scientists' secrets at the edges of the pages

What are margins and annotations? Scientists' secrets at the edges of the pages?

هل فكرتم يومًا بما تخبئه أطراف الصفحات في الكتب القديمة من أسرار؟ تلك الهوامش الصغيرة التي تمر عليها العيون سريعًا كانت في الحقيقة مساحات أبدع فيها العلماء في تسجيل خواطرهم، وانتقاداتهم، وتعقيباتهم العميقة. إن الهوامش والتعليقات: أسرار العلماء على أطراف الصفحات ليست مجرد إضافات عابرة، بل هي امتداد لروح النص، وجسرٌ يربط بين القراءة الفردية […]

Autobiography (Mustafa Sadiq Al-Rafiei)

What are the highlights of Mustafa Sadiq Al-Rafie's biography?

هل فكرتم يومًا في السر الذي يجعل بعض الأدباء يتركون بصمتهم في وجدان اللغة العربية؟ سيرة ذاتية (مصطفى صادق الرافعي) هي من تلك السير التي لا يمكن تجاهلها، فهي تنسج خيوطها من عبقرية لغوية نادرة وتجربة إنسانية غنية. يبحث الكثيرون عن معرفة تفاصيل حياته ومسيرته الأدبية التي شكّلت جزءًا جوهريًا من نهضة الأدب العربي الحديث، […]

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