One thing that's clear is the importance of poetry. The beauty of the language in it's spoken form preceeds the Qur'an and the beauty of poetry in the written form. Anyone of social standing will be expected to train in the poetic arts, and anyone hoping to climb into its social ranks must prove themselves a master of the art. Nomads, while resting in the tents, will have poetry contests. A poetry contest could easily take the place of fisticuffs and swordplay in resolving disputes
I'll need to track down some decent translations to provide a template for the kinds of forms and imagery which are most appropriate.
Certainly prayers will take the form of poetry, though I'm not sure of the role of chant.
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I would love to read some of the poetry that you will post :D
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