Ismail Al-Safawi, Al-Khadra, Water, and Good Looks
Qiyas summary
The historical article traces the interaction between Persians and Arabs since the Islamic conquest.
Excerpt
It is not easy, with the beginning of Arab rule over Persia in 633 CE, to ignore the disparities in living conditions between the rulers and the ruled. The latter possessed knowledge, art, and proficiency in dozens of professions, alongside a comfortable lifestyle, whereas the Arab side held the sword and the power of decision, bringing with it a religious creed as conquerors and then rulers. This marked the beginning of the decade, or “era,” of tension between the two sides. Each side believed it possessed a distinct advantage over the other, a dynamic that persisted until today. …
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
