The Luzumiyat of Abu'l-Ala - Abu Al-Ala Al-Maarri
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Abu'l-Ala, beside being a poet and scholar of the first rank, was also one of the foremost thinkers of his age. The larger collection of his poems, the Luzumiyat, was published in Cairo, in two volumes, by Azeez Zind, from an original Ms. written in the twelfth century, under Abu'l-Ala's own title Luzum ma la Yalzam, or the Necessity of what is Unnecessary. The quatrains which are here published are culled from the three Volumes of his poems, and they are arranged, as nearly as may be, in the logical order of their sequence of thought. In his translation, Ameen Rihani sought to capture the…mehr

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Abu'l-Ala, beside being a poet and scholar of the first rank, was also one of the foremost thinkers of his age. The larger collection of his poems, the Luzumiyat, was published in Cairo, in two volumes, by Azeez Zind, from an original Ms. written in the twelfth century, under Abu'l-Ala's own title Luzum ma la Yalzam, or the Necessity of what is Unnecessary. The quatrains which are here published are culled from the three Volumes of his poems, and they are arranged, as nearly as may be, in the logical order of their sequence of thought. In his translation, Ameen Rihani sought to capture the essence of al-Ma'arri's skepticism and wisdom while making it accessible to an English-speaking audience. Furthermore, this work is celebrated for maintaining the philosophical depth and lyrical beauty of the original Arabic. This new edition comes with an Easy to Read Layout designed to make reading comfortable.
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Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973-1057 CE) was a distinguished Arab poet, philosopher, and writer, widely recognized for his intellectual prowess and philosophical skepticism. Born in Maarrat al-Numan, near Aleppo, in present-day Syria, al-Maarri became blind in his early childhood due to smallpox but this did not impede his thirst for knowledge. He received an extensive education in the religious sciences, literature, and philosophy from various centers of learning in the Near East, including Aleppo, Antioch, and Baghdad. Regarded as one of the preeminent figures of Arabic literature, his work is often characterized by a deep-seated pessimism and an unwavering commitment to truth and justice, frequently challenging the socio-political and religious dogmas of his time. His magnum opus, 'The Luzumiyat of Abu'l-Ala,' stands as a testament to his literary genius, showcasing his mastery in using the Arabic language with intricate rhymes and meters, and his ability to provoke thought through his complex and nuanced contemplation on existence, morality, and the human condition. Although his intellectual stances led to much controversy, notably his critical views on religion and societal norms, al-Maarri's reputation as a visionary thinker and a venerated poet endures, with scholars referencing his work for its significant contribution to Arabic literature and medieval thought.