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Kerala Arabic Literature (M23AR01DE)

By Dr Muhammadali Categories: MA Arabic, SGOU
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Explore the growth of Arabic literature in Kerala, its poets, prose writers, and cultural interactions between Kerala and the Arab world.

📖 Course Description:

This course examines the historical, cultural, and literary relationship between Kerala and the Arab world, highlighting the unique tradition of Arabic writing in Kerala. Students will explore the origin, development, and contributions of poets, prose writers, and institutions that shaped Kerala Arabic literature.

The course includes a study of three generations of Arabic poets in Kerala, including figures such as Umar al-Khazi, NK Ahmed Moulavi, Moidu Moulavi Kuttyadi, and Moosa Airoor. It also focuses on Arabic prose works of the Makhdhoom family, Dr. Mohiuddin Aluway, and selected Arabic works like Thuhfathul Mujahideen and Fathul Mubeen.

By the end of the course, learners will gain a strong understanding of the Kerala-Arab literary connection and the unique contributions of Kerala to the wider tradition of Arabic literature.

🎯 Learning Outcomes:

By completing this course, students will:

  1. Understand the historical ties between Kerala and the Arab world.

  2. Assess the literary contributions of the Makhdhoom family and other scholars.

  3. Identify the role of Arabic poets in Kerala across generations.

  4. Analyze the distinct literary styles of Kerala Arabic writers.

  5. Recognize Kerala’s place in the composite culture of Arabic literature.

  6. Critically evaluate selected Arabic works produced in Kerala.

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What Will You Learn?

  • In this course, you will study the historical relationship between Kerala and the Arab world.
  • You will learn about the emergence and development of Arabic literature in Kerala.
  • The course covers the contributions of three generations of Arabic poets in Kerala.
  • You will also examine the prose writings of the Makhdhoom family and Dr. Mohiuddin Aluway.
  • Special focus will be given to classical Arabic works written in Kerala, such as Thuhfathul Mujahideen and Fathul Mubeen.
  • By the end, you will gain an appreciation of Kerala’s unique contribution to Arabic literary heritage.

Course Content

Block 1: Kerala–Arab Relations
Unit 1: Relationship of Arabs with Malabar. Unit 2: Emergence and growth of Arabic literature in Kerala. Unit 3: Noted institutions and their contribution.

Block 2: Arabic Poetry in Kerala
Unit 1: First Generation Poets – Umar al-Khazi Veliyankode, Muhammad al-Khazi. Unit 2: Second Generation Poets – Aboobacker Muhiyudeen, Aboo Salma, Mohammed al-Falaki, Aboo Laila Muhammed ibnu Meeran. Unit 3: Third Generation Poets – Ali Kochanoor, N.K. Ahmed Moulavi, Moidu Moulavi Kuttyadi, Moosa Airoor.

Block 3: Arabic Prose in Kerala
Unit 1: The Makhdhoom family and their contributions. Unit 2: Dr. Mohiuddin Aluway.

Block 4: Noted Arabic Works in Kerala
Unit 1: Thuhfathul Mujahideen. Unit 2: Irshadul Ibad Ela Sabeelirashad. Unit 3: Fathul Mubeen (First 20 lines).

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