THE ROLE OF UMAYYAD-ERA POLITICAL POETRY IN TEACHING CLASSICAL ARABIC LITERATURE

This paper examines the pedagogical significance of Umayyad-era political poetry in teaching classical Arabic literature. The study highlights the socio-political and linguistic features of Arabic poetry during the Umayyad Caliphate (661–750 CE) and argues that political verse serves as an effective medium for understanding ideological discourse, rhetorical innovation, and historical context. Integrating such poetry into Arabic language education not only develops students’ linguistic and literary competence but also enhances their analytical thinking and cultural awareness. Through textual analysis and classroom-based observation, this research explores how political poetry can be used to teach rhetoric, vocabulary, and moral reasoning within modern Arabic studies curricula.