The Heritage and Evolution of Islamic Poetry

In a world increasingly defined by cultural exchanges and dialogues, poetry remains a timeless medium through which the complexities of human experience are expressed. "The Essence of Islamic Poetry: Tradition and Modernity" seeks to explore the intricate tapestry of Islamic poetic traditions while reflecting on their resonance in contemporary society. This collection brings together a diverse range of voices and styles, illustrating how the timeless themes of love, spirituality, and identity continue to evolve and inspire. As we journey through the pages, we celebrate the poets whose words have shaped our understanding of faith, culture, and the human condition.This work is a modest step towards studying, analyzing, and evaluating contemporary Islamic poetry in terms of its artistic features, which are characterized by semantic diversity in its language and the influence of the Quran on poets' word choices. It also highlights how poets benefit from the meanings of names mentioned in the Quran, as well as their use of Quranic stories, the technique of poetic masks, and various forms of symbolism. The poets display creativity in shaping the rhythmic structures of their poems.