Qasida

Qasida (Arabic: قصيدة qasida) is a very old kind of Arabic poem (an ode).

 Description 
In Arabic literary theory from the 9th century, a qasida has three parts.

 First part 
The first part is called Nasib.  This part is a sad poem.  The poet remembers someone they love.  The poet feels sad because they are apart from this person.

 Second part 
The second part keeps telling the story.  The poet rides a camel.  The poet travels through the desert.  The poet faces many dangers in the desert.

 Third part 
The third part is the last part.  In this part, the poet may praise themself. This is called mufāḫara.  The poet may also speak against an enemy. This can include mockery, called hiğāʼ.  Or the poet may praise another person.

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Category:Poetry
Category:Religion
Category:Islam