al- Ghināʼ

al- Ghināʼ

by Sāmī Aḥmad ʻĀbidīn

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Maʼmūn, Caliph, 786-833; songs; music, Arabic; 750-1258; history and criticism.

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    How does Sāmī Aḥmad ‘Ābidīn’s portrayal of Caliph Ma’mūn challenge or reinforce your prior understanding of leadership and patronage of the arts during the Islamic Golden Age?

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    In what ways does the historical and cultural significance of al-Ghinā’ (Arabic song and music) resonate with or differ from the role that music plays in our society today?

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    How does the author balance the technical criticism of classical Arabic music with the broader political and social history of the Abbasid era between 750 and 1258?

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