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Original by Ahmed Abu Hazem  Translated, from the Arabic, by Essam M. Al-Jassim “Oh Allah, drown me in your divine love so that nothing will distract me from you.” Rabi’a al-ʻAdawiyya* Penetrating obscurity consumes the universe. He shatters into infinitesimal …

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A creative translation of Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants”  by Reem Hazboun Taşyakan The waters of the Nile near Aswan were shining and swirling. On this side of the river, there was no shade or palm trees and the …

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Original by Inaam Kachachi Translated, from the Arabic, by Ibrahim Fawzy First Intrusion into Mr. Ragab’s Thoughts “THIS IS YOU, AbdulMuhsin Ragab. The mirror doesn’t deceive you. Are you satisfied with yourself?" AbdulMuhsin Ragab ran his fingers over his new …

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Original by Esraa El-Nemr Translated, from the Arabic, by Rufaidah Gamal Long Gap In the center of my chest there is a long, wide gap like a pit or an abyss. I always hide it with transparent skin, which I …

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Original by Maysun bint Bahdal Translated, from the Arabic, by Reem Hazboun Taşyakan A humble house with pulsating souls, more beloved than this illustrious palace. The barking calls of familiar farm hounds, more cherished than this host of purebred cats. …

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Original by Ayah Raafat Translated, from the Arabic, by Essam M. Al-Jassim Only silence is allowed here. You can cry, shout, and wail, but you do so without uttering a sound. When I was a little boy, I went with …

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