Poetry

Poetry (the term derives from a variant of the Greek term, poiesis, "making") is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language—such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre—to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning.

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The History of Lamentation Poetry in Islam - 1st Muharram 1441/2019

Faiyaz Jaffer

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10 Articles

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Can instrumental music without lyrics be considered sinful, when it is used for studying, working, exercising, or relaxation purposes? And how can we really know whether such music that has no lyrics gets used in a sinful gathering? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi	What is the significance of the poetry recited by Hassaan bin Thabit in the event of Ghadeer? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi
Some poetry of Bibi Fatima (AS) contain lyrics implying that her house has higher merit than the Kaaba. Is that a correct belief? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi	Is it allowed to listen to motivational songs and soundtracks, with or without any lyrics, that help in studying and writing code? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

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Excerpts of Poetry of Imam Husayn Powerpoint Presentation

Power point based on beautiful poetry of Imam Husayn (as), excerpts taken from the book Bright Moon: A Collection of Poems of Imam Husayn (as): http://www.al-islam.org/bright-moon-collection-poems-imam-husayn

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The Mystic Said

This is an adapted selection from the mystical poetry of Imam Khomeini (r), published by the Institute for the Compilation of Imam Khomeini’s Works, 2003.

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Whisperings of a Mystic

This presentation is a selection from the mystical poetry of Imam Khomeini [ra]. It was prepared in the memory of this great personality.