the exorcist tradition in islam pdf by bilal philips wife

It was also apparent in the creation of a new genre, the epistle, written in a fluid direct style that used picturesque expressions and strongly accented rhythms.

This was evident in an intense diversification of the art of rhetoric, which reflected the eloquence of oratory discourse in a variety of themes. Moreover, the development of Arabic poetry at the end of the 7 th century and beginning of the 8 th century was accompanied by a significant renewal of literary prose. As a result, poetic themes transformed, producing three new genres: the love poem ( ghazal غزَل ), the political poem ( al-Shi'r al-siyasi الشعر السياسي), and the ascetic poem ( zuhdiyya زهدّيات). Therefore, poetic expression expanded in directions, which encouraged exploration of the self, political commitment, and deeper meditation. These included the development of Islam, as well as the cultural symbiosis produced by its rapid expansion. Literary material attributed to the first phase of classical Arabic poetry, the marthiya ( الرثاء )and the qasida ( قَصِيدَة) genres both continued to evolve, reflecting imminent societal concerns. It was directly influenced by the historical events of its time. 660, or the period following the advent of Islam. Classical Arabic literature, for the purposes of this guide, dates from the mid- 7 th century CE, ca.

The exorcist tradition in islam pdf by bilal philips wife