Wahy Al-Qalam

DETAILS : 

• Author: Mustafa Sadiq Al-Rafi'i 
  
• Publisher: Dar Ibn Kathir
  
• ASIN: B00DTAOBVW
  
• Hardcover: 250 pages
  
• Weight :1300 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Wahy al-Qalam (وحي القلم / The Inspiration of the Pen), authored by the legendary Egyptian literary giant, poet, and master of classical Arabic eloquence Mustafa Sadiq al-Rafi'i (1880–1937), is universally hailed as one of the supreme masterpieces of modern Arabic literature. The core philosophy of this text centers on reviving the absolute aesthetic peak of the classical Arabic language (Fusha) as an intellectual shield against cultural modernization. Written during a highly transformative period in Egyptian history, Al-Rafi'i's text features a collection of articles, essays, and deep philosophical stories originally published in historic literary periodicals like Al-Risalah. The compilation covers a massive spectrum of human reality—ranging from the divine linguistic miracle of the Qur'an and the psychological depths of love and madness, to severe anti-colonial critiques and the spiritual beauty of Islamic ethics.