Poetic Themes in the Diwan of Osama Al-Khuraybi: A Study of the Themes of Ghazal and Fakhur

Abstract

The poetic themes in the diwans of the poet Osama Kamel Al-Khuraybi are diverse, including ghazal, elegy, fakhur, praise, poetry for national and pan-Arab occasions, and others. This diversity, if it indicates anything, reflects the poet’s literary skill and his command of the Arabic language. In this study, entitled Poetic Themes in the Diwan of Osama Kamel Al-Khuraybi: A Study of the Themes of Ghazal and Fakhur, the focus is limited to highlighting these two themes in the poet’s work in order to explore their objective and artistic aspects. The research is structured into an introduction, two main sections, and a conclusion. The first section is titled The Theme of Ghazal: Its Concept, Significance, and Categories, while the second section is titled The Theme of Fakhur: Its Concept, Significance, and Categories. In conclusion, we ask Allah Almighty for success and guidance, for He is the One capable of granting it.

Arabic poetry is metered and rhymed speech that conveys a specific meaning. It is considered the Arabs’ diwan and holds great importance as it encompasses all the characteristics of the Arabic language and embraces much of the Arabs’ linguistic heritage. Poets appear across most poetic themes, including ghazal, which is among the themes closest to the heart and to human nature. In this theme, the poet often focuses on women, celebrating enchanting eyes, while carefully avoiding obscene expressions.

Fakhur, on the other hand, involves celebrating glory and expressing pride in noble virtues, such as courage and generosity.