The Syrian World Vol. 06 no. 05

Vol. 6 no. 05 of The Syrian World published January 1932. The issue opens with a travel journal entry from Ameen Rihani detailing his experiences in Aden, which he describes as a “once beautiful and hospitable Arab city.” This piece is followed by a poem titled The Prophet by Thomas Asa a regular contributor to the Syrian World, this specific poem is dedicated to Kahlil Gibran who passed the previous year. After an article by Dr. F. I. Shatara discussing Arab contributions to World Civilizations, there is a collection of poetry edited by Barbara Young. H. I Katibah follows with a discussion on the challenge of liberalism for Islam. There is also a focus in this issue on the Maronite Christian religion due to the death of the Maronite Patriarch, Elias Peter Howayek. The two articles focused around the above topic are followed by classic pieces of Arab literature, and three book reviews. The issue closes with an update on the political developments in Syria, and a collection of Syrian World News articles.

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