Arabic poetry is one of the most prominent forms of literary expression in Arab culture, characterized by its diversity and multiple forms and purposes. Arabic poetry is mainly divided into two basic types: classical poetry and Nabati poetry. Each has linguistic, stylistic, and cultural characteristics that distinguish it from the other. In this article, we will review the most important features of classical and Nabati poetry, highlighting their history and purposes.

Bibligraphy

Books

-       Ibn Bishr, Sheikh Othman bin Abdullah: "The Title of Glory in the History of Najd," Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Foundation Publications, Fourth Edition, 1983.

-       Ibn Jadlan, Saad Al-Aklabi, "Saman Al-Haraj," 2009.

-       Ibn Khaldun, Abdul Rahman bin Muhammad, "The History of Ibn Khaldun: Al-Ibar wal Diwan Al-Mubtada' wal-Khabar fi Ayyam al-Arab wa al-Ajam wa al-Barbar wa man Asarahum min Dhawi al-Sultan al-Akbar." Edited by Abu Suhaib Al-Karmi. Jordan, International House of Ideas.

-       Ibn Khamis, Abdullah bin Muhammad Rashid Al-Khalawi, His Life, Poetry, Wisdom, Philosophy, Anecdotes, and Astronomical Calculations.Riyadh, Dar Al-Yamamah for Research, Translation, and Publishing, 1972

-       Ibn Ghannam, Hussein bin Abi Bakr: The History of Ibn Ghannam (Rawdat Al-Afkar wa Al-Afham li-Murtad Hal Al-Imam wa Ta'dad Ghazawat Dhawi Al-Islam), Riyadh, Dar Al-Thuluthiya for Publishing and Distribution, First Edition, 2010.

-       Al-Haqil, Hamad bin Ibrahim, Kanz Al-Ansab wa Majma' Al-Adab.

-       Al-Zarkali, Khair Al-Din, Al-A'lam. Beirut: Dar Al-Ilm lil-Malayin, Fifteenth Edition, May 2002

-       Al-Saeed Talal Othman Al-Muzal, The Complete Nabataean Encyclopedia. Kuwait: That Al-Salasil, 1987.

-       Abdul Hakim, Tariq, Encyclopedia of Folklore, Popular Songs, and Their Various Rhythms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prepared and implemented by Ismail Hasnawi, 2013.

-       Abdullah Al-Faisal, The Prince - Poet, My Feelings, Al-Jahiz Library

-       Abdullah Al-Faisal, The Prince-Poet, The Inspiration of Deprivation, Egypt: Dar Al-Maaref, 1954.

-       Al-Adasani, Abdul Razzaq Muhammad Saleh, The Poetry of Ruins, Muhammad bin Laboun, His Life and Poetry, Kuwait: First Edition, 1997.

-       Al-Faraj, Khalid bin Muhammad, Diwan Al-Nabat, Dar Zidni

-       Al-Qasimi, Khalid bin Muhammad, The Poetic World of Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Sharjah: Arab Culture House, First Edition, 1996.

-       Authors: Dictionary of Literature and Writers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: King Abdulaziz Foundation 1435 AH.

Websites

-       Esteca:  www.estethica.com

-       Independent Arabia: www.independentarabia.com

-       Al-Riyadh Newspaper: www.alriyadh.com

-       Al-Diwan: www.aldiwan.net

-       Saudipedia: www.saudipedia.com

-       Arabic Poetry: www.arabic-poetry.net

-       Shammar: www.shmmr.net

-       His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum:  www.sheikhmohammed.ae

-       Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper: www.aawsat.com

-       Al Jazeera Channel: www.aljazeera.net

-       Ktlyst: www.ktlyst.org

-       Iqraa Magazine: web.archive.org

-       Folk Culture Magazine: www.folkculturebh.org

-       Al-Jahiz Bookshop: www.aljahethbookshop.com

-       Jarir Bookshop: www.jarir.com

-       Kingdom of Science: www.maleilms.net

-       Wikipedia Encyclopedia: www.wikipedia.org

-       Mawdoo (Topic): www.mawdoo3.com

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