Read Abbasid poem صَوتُ صَفيرِ البُلْبُلِ
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Thursdays at 6:00 pm PDT (8:00 CST, 9:00 EST).
Today we will take a look at the poem صَوتُ صَفيرِ البُلْبُلِ (Whistling Sound of the Nightingale) and the traditional story behind it where the poet Al Asma'i outwits the Caliph Ma'moun. A recounting of the story and the text of the poem are here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P6jRcIpmlVnCWyrEeV4-PW-YMfkTBKXG/view?usp=drive_link
Here is a YouTube video with it being read:
https://youtu.be/9OkDF8C8Yc0?si=9EcLHYkY3ZnCb9yO
And here is a dramatic reenactment of the story:
https://youtu.be/2xWl302SqqM?si=bSGNKc-xkVid9CQL
Various people show up every week, from relative newcomers to native speakers. Our goal is to develop a regular group of people at a lower-intermediate level and above who can have basic conversations (even if not fully fluent). We are supportive and can help if you have difficulty getting an idea across. People at a beginner level are welcome as well, and hopefully, you will get some benefit from hearing Arabic spoken.
Zoom link available if you RSVP