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Culture & Digital Media

Scrolling Through the Diwan: How TikTok Became the Unexpected Home of Arabic Verse

A generation of young Arab Americans and diaspora youth is turning fifteen-second videos into something their grandparents might recognize as sacred: the communal recitation of poetry. From Mutanabbi to Mahmoud Darwish, classical verses are finding new breath on the world's most-watched short-form platform. What does this mean for Arabic literary heritage in the West?

Jul 20, 2026

Literary Arts & Translation

Between Two Languages: The Impossible Beauty of Translating Arabic Poetry Into English

Arabic poetry carries within it a musicality, a layered metaphorical architecture, and a grammatical logic that English simply does not possess. When translators attempt to carry these poems across the linguistic divide, something almost always remains behind. Yet a handful of dedicated scholars and poets have found ways to honor the original while making it breathe in a new tongue — and understanding their methods transforms how we read both versions.

Jul 20, 2026