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Arabian people. What are some overlooked or not as well known elements of your culture that would make some incredible anime like powers? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 months ago by vis4valentine@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Im looking for some writing inspiration. Im looking for not so known elements of different cultures that would make incredible powers.

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[–] bloodfart@lemmy.ml 8 points 6 months ago (3 children)

The best writing inspiration comes from reading!

I recommend the holy Quran.

[–] dessalines@lemmy.ml 9 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

There are also some excellent audiobooks now of the Qu'ran on audible, and torrents. I read a new-ish translation by prof Abdel Haleem, it was very well done.

[–] bloodfart@lemmy.ml 9 points 6 months ago (2 children)

and the hadith as well! i only have the six books and the four books but there's a lot!

lol at our downvotes.

[–] dessalines@lemmy.ml 5 points 6 months ago

I can see who they are, and it's the Islamophobic new-atheist types that migrated from reddit.

[–] fastandcurious@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Tbh they are very easily misinterpreted, I don’t really recommend unless they really have the knowledge to understand them

They are great if you just want to hear about their(Arabs) general life though

[–] fastandcurious@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Yeah, not its purpose but it’s very good at explaining events, few words but very telling, not to mention the poetic nature of the Arabic language, who hasn’t heard about the people of the cave (Al-kahf)? That chapter also has some beautiful recitations (with English translations)