عنوان المقال عربي
حضور نقدي في المقامات العربية
Abstract
The maqamat represent a refined literary tradition and a unique art form that distinguishes Arabic literature. They emerged in the 4th century AH (10th century AD) with the works of al-Badi' al-Zaman al-Hamadhani and have remained vibrant and relevant to this day. The maqamat blend narrative storytelling with a highly ornate and sophisticated rhetorical style, employing various rhetorical devices. This emphasis on stylistic artistry is evident in al-Badi' al-Zaman's criticism of al-Jahiz, whom he criticized for his less polished style. The authors of maqamat were not detached from broader literary and cultural issues; rather, they actively engaged with them, particularly after the emergence of prominent figures who spurred and matured Arabic literary criticism, leading to the development of specialized methodologies. These figures include Abu Nuwas and his innovative poetic style, Abu al-Tammam and his groundbreaking rhetorical innovations, and al-Mutanabbi, whose work sparked significant scholarly debate, resulting in major treatises such as "The Book of Rhetoric," "The Book of Comparison," and "The Book of Mediation." Critical discourse at that time focused on the issues raised by this poetic creativity, and these critical perspectives were also reflected in the maqamat. To explore the critical engagement of the maqamat writers, we have undertaken this study, which we have titled "The Critical Presence in Arabic Maqamat."
Keywords
Arabic maqamat, critical presence, Arabic maqamat
Recommended Citation
Al-Jubouri, Mohammed Fleih Hassan
(2025)
"Critical presence in Arabic maqamat,"
Uruk for Humanities: Vol. 8:
Iss.
2, Article 1.
Available at:
https://muthuruk.mu.edu.iq/journal/vol8/iss2/1
