Culture and Literature

Analysis of literature and culture and their impact on thought and society

The Culture and Literature

This topic offers an analysis of literature and culture, highlighting their role in shaping thought and their influence on the evolution of societies and individual consciousness.

Literature is the soul of nations, and culture is their pulse; those who neglect them lose their way, and those who take pride in them rise.

I Wish I Hadn’t Said No

I Wish I Hadn't Said No In 2005, I volunteered at a nursing home in the Netherlands. My job was to ease the loneliness of the elderly—whether by chatting with them or taking them out for walks in their wheelchairs to the places they loved. Among all the residents I...

The Types of Love I Have Known

The Types of Love I Have Known Have you ever known love?They asked me this question, and I answered:"I have known three types of love. I have not experienced anything beyond them. Perhaps I will encounter other kinds one day, but for now, I will focus on these three."...

Are There Any Men in Tunisia?

Are There Any Men in Tunisia? Don't cry, my love, There is no longer hope in Tunisia,No more dreams in sleep,For doubt has spread everywhere,And the media has turned into mere films. Don't cry, my little one, All promises are just empty words,Life has become an...

Summer in the Homeland: 1982

Summer in the Homeland: 1982 I have just completed reading the 300 translated pages of my book in French, "Tunisia... A Journey of a Nation... and a Life." The depth and accuracy of the translation go beyond mere words—it captures the very essence of my experiences,...

Free the Arabic Language from the Shackles of Islam

Free the Arabic Language from the Shackles of Islam Many people take pride in the beauty and eloquence of the Arabic language, believing it to be sacred because it is "the language of God, the language of angels, and the language of paradise." Some even consider...

Surah Al-Fatiha

Surah Al-Fatiha Today, I discuss the first surah in the Quran: Al-Fatiha, also known as "Al-Hamd" (The Praise). Surah Al-Fatiha, also referred to as "The Seven Oft-Repeated Verses" and "The Mother of the Book", is considered the greatest surah in the Quran. It is the...

I Was Angry

I Was Angry I picked up the phone to call a friend, seeking comfort,He started talking to calm me down. He reminded me of distant years,Of my childhood,When people knew me for my piety,And for praying in the mosque every day. I had memorized the Quran by heart,And I...

What Should I Do, O Enlightened Minds?

What Should I Do, O Enlightened Minds? What should I do, O enlightened minds? Guide me, show me the way.Take my hand, despair has overwhelmed me! Am I not your friend?Must I weep blood?Or should I laugh at their blind obedience and ignorance? I no longer know; I have...

Surah Al-Insan

Surah Al-Insan (The Chapter of Humanity) In the name of Humanity, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Surah Al-Insan Has there not been a time in history when humans roamed the earth like beasts? Indeed, humanity was created to be its own great master. The path...

I Will Not Bow to You in Reverence

I Will Not Bow to You in Reverence Like a lone willow tree, I stand,Moody as an autumn day.A thought crossed my mind—to call a friend,Hoping he might lighten my burdens.We exchanged words,And he took me back to those distant years... He reminded me of my faith and...
The Types of Love I Have Known

The Types of Love I Have Known

The Types of Love I Have Known Have you ever known love?They asked me this question, and I answered:"I have known three types of love. I have not experienced anything beyond them. Perhaps I will encounter other kinds one day, but for now, I will focus on these three."...

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Are There Any Men in Tunisia?

Are There Any Men in Tunisia?

Are There Any Men in Tunisia? Don't cry, my love, There is no longer hope in Tunisia,No more dreams in sleep,For doubt has spread everywhere,And the media has turned into mere films. Don't cry, my little one, All promises are just empty words,Life has become an...

read more
Summer in the Homeland: 1982

Summer in the Homeland: 1982

Summer in the Homeland: 1982 I have just completed reading the 300 translated pages of my book in French, "Tunisia... A Journey of a Nation... and a Life." The depth and accuracy of the translation go beyond mere words—it captures the very essence of my experiences,...

read more
Free the Arabic Language from the Shackles of Islam

Free the Arabic Language from the Shackles of Islam

Free the Arabic Language from the Shackles of Islam Many people take pride in the beauty and eloquence of the Arabic language, believing it to be sacred because it is "the language of God, the language of angels, and the language of paradise." Some even consider...

read more
Surah Al-Fatiha

Surah Al-Fatiha

Surah Al-Fatiha Today, I discuss the first surah in the Quran: Al-Fatiha, also known as "Al-Hamd" (The Praise). Surah Al-Fatiha, also referred to as "The Seven Oft-Repeated Verses" and "The Mother of the Book", is considered the greatest surah in the Quran. It is the...

read more
I Was Angry

I Was Angry

I Was Angry I picked up the phone to call a friend, seeking comfort,He started talking to calm me down. He reminded me of distant years,Of my childhood,When people knew me for my piety,And for praying in the mosque every day. I had memorized the Quran by heart,And I...

read more

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