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Arabic literature

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A rich body of written works in the Arabic language (الأدب العربي), spanning poetry, prose, and philosophical texts, with a history dating back to pre-Islamic times.

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The Truth About Emphatic Consonants in Arabic: Are They Really That Different?

While textbooks insist on the precise articulation of ṣād (ص), ḍād (ض), ṭāʾ (ط), and ẓāʾ (ظ), spoken Arabic tells a different story. Through vivid anecdotes of his respected teacher at the University of Exeter, guest author Andrew Cunningham explores how these rigid rules may soften in everyday conversation.