About
A curated archive of Arabic poetry, wisdom, and prose — with English translations for every quote.
What is QuotesAR?
QuotesAR is a curated archive of Arabic quotes, poetry, and wisdom spanning classical and modern literature. Every quote is presented with an English translation, making the richness of Arabic thought accessible to readers across the world.
From al-Mutanabbi to Khalil Gibran, from the Quran to Nizar Qabbani — we present the Arabic word in its finest form, alongside translations that open the meaning to readers of any background.
موقع يجمع أجمل الاقتباسات والحكم والشعر العربي مترجمةً إلى الإنجليزية.
How we source quotes
Every quote in the library comes from a verified primary source: digitized books on Archive.org, the Quran via a certified Arabic API (Uthmanic script + Saheeh International), authenticated Hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, and hand-curated collections from major Arabic authors.
We reject quotes with disputed attribution, and every entry cites a specific published work and chapter — no paraphrases, no reconstructions from memory.
The collection
The library spans al-Mutanabbi, al-Ghazali, Ibn Khaldun, Khalil Gibran, Nizar Qabbani, Mahmoud Darwish, and dozens of other voices across centuries of Arabic literature.
Language & translation
Arabic is always the primary language. Each quote comes with two English renderings: a literal translation faithful to the original words, and a poetic translation that carries the rhythm and spirit. The goal is not to replace the Arabic — it is to open a window into its meaning.
Operated by Emdash
QuotesAR is operated by Emdash, a digital content company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. We believe the Arab literary heritage deserves to be presented with the highest standards of quality and design.
Contact
For suggestions, feedback, or partnerships, reach us at contact@emdash.ae