A introduction to the medieval Arab literary genre Maqama (illustrations)

[al-Hasani]

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[al-Hasani]

Awesome is not a sufficient word to describe this art of beauty.

 

[qinglong-china]

What beautiful pictures, though I can not read words.

 

[al-Hasani]

What beautiful pictures, though I can not read words.

You are very welcome.

We could make a deal. You teach me the Chinese characters and I teach you the Arabic alphabet. Most non-Arabs and non-Chinese consider those two languages and scriptures as one of the most difficult.

 

[al-Hasani]

@Full Moon did we discuss Maqama once or do I confuse you with another user? Anyway in case it was you then I have those nice videos to share;

 

[Ahmed Jo]

The font is difficult to read for me but I could make out some words here and there. Anyway, shouldn't these be in a museum?

 

[Kompromat]

I can read them but hardly makes much sense to me. Please provide some description. Love the work.

 

[Full Moon]

@Full Moon did we discuss Maqama once or do I confuse you with another user? Anyway in case it was you then I have those nice videos to share;

Nope, not with me. It must be somebody else!

 

[al-Hasani]

Nope, not with me. It must be somebody else!

Apologies. Anyway that literary genre is a treasure house.