Messages of the eloquent

Author: Muhammad Kurd Ali Publication date: 2026 Book classification: Literature Publisher: Takwa Library Publishers Number of pages: 352 Format: Hardcover Summary: Contains unique literary selections from a group of great classical Arab writers and poets, such as Abdullah bin al-Muqaffa, Abdul Hamid al-Katib, Al-Ma'arri, Ibn Qutaybah, and others. The book highlights the characteristics of Arabic eloquence and fluency, gathering messages on wisdom, ethics, and literary criticism, covering diverse topics including advice, proverbs, and themes of literature and politics, offering glimpses of the aesthetics of ancient Arabic literature chosen carefully by an author who spent a lifetime studying Arab heritage and exploring its jewels. The book includes footnotes and explanations that are just as important as the main text, providing insights that clarify and comment on the content, adding value to the book and making it an open lesson in the beauty of language and its appreciation.