Arabic Balaghah: Classical Rhetoric and Poetry

This program offers a structured exploration of Balaghah, the classical science of Arabic rhetoric, by bridging traditional Arabic frameworks with modern English literary terminology. Students will analyze the three primary pillars—Al-Ma’ani, Al-Bayan, and Al-Badi’—through the study of celebrated Arabic poetry from the Pre-Islamic to the Abbasid eras. Every literary example is presented with full vocalization (tashkeel) to ensure linguistic precision. By comparing Arabic concepts like Isti’arah and Kinayah with English counterparts like metaphor and metonymy, learners develop a sophisticated analytical toolkit applicable to both religious and secular texts. This course is essential for those seeking mastery in Arabic literature and a deeper understanding of the Quran's rhetorical miracles.