Therefore, poetic expression expanded in directions, which encouraged exploration of the self, political commitment, and deeper meditation. These included the development of Islam, as well as the cultural symbiosis produced by its rapid expansion. Literary material attributed to the first phase of classical Arabic poetry, the marthiya ( الرثاء )and the qasida ( قَصِيدَة) genres both continued to evolve, reflecting imminent societal concerns. It was directly influenced by the historical events of its time. 660, or the period following the advent of Islam.
Classical Arabic literature, for the purposes of this guide, dates from the mid- 7 th century CE, ca.
