10 Best Arabic Literature Podcasts

1. BULAQ | بولاق

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BULAQ is a book-centric podcast co-hosted by Ursula Lindsey (in Amman, Jordan) and M Lynx Qualey (in Rabat, Morocco). It focuses on Arabic literature in translation and is named after the first printing press established in Egypt in 1820. Produced by Sowt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Ursula Lindsey, M Lynx Qualey
Producer/Network Ursula Lindsey and M Lynx Qualey
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2. Ehkili | Books & Literature from the Arab World

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Formerly afikra's Book Club, this podcast series calls on anyone who is interested in literature from the Arab world to spend time reading along with the entire afikra community and discover some of the best books and writers that came out of the region. We interview Arab authors about books they've written in Arabic or English (and sometimes French), and non-Arab authors who have written extensively about the region, delving into their literary journey until present day. We also invite bookworms to dissect some of the most noteworthy literary works from the region.MORE Producer/Network The afikra عفكرة Channel
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 27KTwitter 10.9K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Arabic Qahwa (Arabic Literature)

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Experience the captivating world of Arabic poetry and literature. The Arabic Qahwa podcast is an effort to present the gems of Arabic literature in an accessible manner to English speakers, and students of the Arabic language. Join us as we translate and explain beautiful Arabic poetry, and relate the legends and stories surrounding it. Experience the world of the Arabs as never before.MORE Producer/Network Fluent Arabic
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 6.1KTwitter 320Instagram 30.2K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

4. Saleh Quran

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The Quran (/kʊˈrɑːn/, kor-AHN;[i] Arabic: القرآن‎, romanized: al-Qurʼān, lit. 'the recitation', Arabic pronunciation: [alqur'ʔaːn][ii]), also romanized Qur'an or Koran,[iii] is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God (Allah).[11] It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature.[12][13][iv][v] It is organized in 114 chapters (surah (سور‎; singular: سورة‎, sūrah), which consist of verses (āyāt (آيات‎; singular: آية‎, āyah)).MORE Producer/Network Jarwo
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Writers Backstage كٌّتاب خلف الكواليس

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The purpose of this podcast is explore the stories behind the literature of immigrant writers and ethnic literature in the US. I will be looking at the social reality and the different aspects that formed these amazing writers and their work both in the texts I highlight, and interviews I will do with prominent writers, critics and professors, writing backstage to deconstruct some of the dominant readings and narratives in this field. Some episodes are in Arabic and some are in English. This podcast is NOT affiliated with my work.MORE Producer/Network Writers Backstage
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Twitter 19 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Islamic knowledge

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The Quran, also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature. It is organized in 114 chaptersMORE Estimated listeners
Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact