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The Book of Misers (Kitab al-Bukhala')

"You Wouldn't Want the Bread, it's Bitter"

Step into the sharp, funny world of The Book of Misers, a masterpiece of Arabic literature—where humor meets insight. Al-Jahiz’s timeless tales of human folly and greed still sparkle with relevance today.

A perfect blend of entertainment and reflection, this classic invites readers to laugh, ponder, recognize themselves, and even shake their heads at the distasteful habit of stinginess.

In this free video, you’ll explore examples of:
— جملة حال /واو الحال
—فعل جامد
الفعل المتعدّي لمفعولين
—vocabulary عابث هاتِ يُبغّض طينة

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