This seems to be in direct contradiction to the age old adage:-
"The pen is mightier than the sword"
Is this not a dangerous promotion of violence over thought and reasoning?
What is both the shortest and most beautiful poem ever written in Arabic?
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I will have a go at translating this one from Abu Tammam d 845 AD:
A sword is more truthful than books.
In its edge is the edge of seriousness and game.
The white blades, not the black sheets,
Contain what removes doubt
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I will have a go at translating this one from Abu Tammam d 845 AD:
A sword is more truthful than books.
In its edge is the edge of seriousness and game.
The white blades, not the black sheets,
Contain what removes doubt
I will have a go at translating this one from Abu Tammam d 845 AD:
<<Show lessA sword is more truthful than books.
In its edge is the edge of seriousness and game.
The white blades, not the black sheets,
Contain what removes doubt
One of the shortest and most beautiful poems ever written in Arabic is the following poem by the famous poet Rumi: كل من علي الارض هللوا لي غير المجرمين فاهلوا لي The poem translates to: "Everyone on earth will pass away, except for the criminals, who will remain." This poem is often cited for its simplicity and beauty, as well as for its profound message about the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living a righteous and virtuous life. It has been translated into many languages and has inspired countless poets and writers around the world.
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One of the shortest and most beautiful poems ever written in Arabic is the following poem by the famous poet Rumi: كل من علي الارض هللوا لي غير المجرمين فاهلوا لي The poem translates to: "Everyone on earth will pass away, except for the criminals, who will remain." This poem is often cited for...
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One of the shortest and most beautiful poems ever written in Arabic is the following poem by the famous poet Rumi: كل من علي الارض هللوا لي غير المجرمين فاهلوا لي The poem translates to: "Everyone on earth will pass away, except for the criminals, who will remain." This poem is often cited for its simplicity and beauty, as well as for its profound message about the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living a righteous and virtuous life. It has been translated into many languages and has inspired countless poets and writers around the world.
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