Arabic Authors

by F F Arbuthnot

Overview

Delve into the rich tapestry of Arabian history and literature with F. F. Arbuthnot's "Arabic Authors: A Manual of Arabian History and Literature." This meticulously researched work offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical and cultural landscape of the Arabian Peninsula, providing invaluable insights into the development of its literary traditions.

Journey through centuries of Arabic thought, encountering influential authors and significant works that shaped the intellectual and artistic landscape of the Middle East. Explore the historical context in which these literary achievements emerged, gaining a deeper understanding of the interplay between society, culture, and creative expression.

A vital resource for anyone interested in Arabic literature, Arabian history, and Islamic history, this volume presents a fascinating overview of the subject. Explore the linguistic nuances and historical evolution of Arabic literature, making this a valuable addition to any collection on cultural history and literary history.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023048347
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.55(d)

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CHAPTER III. ABOUT MUHAMMAD. A Manual of Arabian history and literature would hardly be complete unless some special mention of Muhammad was introduced. As previously stated, his Koran forms the basis of the literary edifice of Arab literature, while he himself undoubtedly holds the first place in Arab history. As the author and founder of a new religion, which both during his lifetime and after his death was accepted with a marvellous rapidity, and is still being accepted in various parts of Africa, it must be admitted that he was an extraordinary person. At the beginning of what may be called his inspired life at Mecca, he stood forth as a reformer, preacher, and apostle. But, though full of enthusiasm and belief in the great cause that he advocated, he was, without doubt, from the commencement to the end of his career, a practical man of business, which Buddha and Jesus certainly were not. The life of Muhammad has been written in many languages, and with such voluminous details, that it is hardly necessary to enter into these details very minutely here. Sir William Muir's works on the subject are graphic, descriptive, and full of interesting matter, while a lengthy article on the subject of Muhammad and Muhammadism, in the third volume of the ' Dictionary of Christian Biography,' from the pen of the late Rev. G. P. Badger, is one of extraordinary interest. A perusal of the above-named works, with Hughes's ' Dictionary of Islam' as a reference book, will give the ordinary English reader as much information as is likely to be required in the ordinary course of things. But by way of preface to certain remarks upon Muhammad as a reformer, preacher, and apostle at Mecca, as pope andking at Madinah, as author of the Koran, founder of a religion, legislator, military l...