Masterpieces of Arabic Literature
Read and appreciate some of the greatest works of Arabic literature that have shaped intellectual and cultural life for centuries.
A syllabus, not a playlist.
A working command of the vocabulary of Islamic metaphysics — wujūd, māhiyya, the gradation of being — used precisely, not loosely.
The capacity to read primary texts of Ibn Sīnā and Mullā Ṣadrā with comprehension rather than reverence alone.
An understanding of why the tradition treats metaphysics as the science of realities — and what that claim asks of the knower.
Direct exchange with Professor Nasr in open Q&A after every session — the part no book can replace.
Bilal Orfali is one of the leading contemporary scholars of Arabic and Islamic studies. His research spans Arabic literature, Qur’anic studies,Sufism, narratology, and the editing of classical Islamic texts. Combining philological rigor with literary and historical analysis, Professor Orfali has made significant contributions to the study of Arabic intellectual and literary traditions while also helping preserve and disseminate important texts from theIslamic heritage through major editorial and publishing initiatives.
