The Digital Dīwān of al-Mutanabbī:A Descriptive-Analytical Study of a Digital Resource and Its Didactic Affordance in Teaching Classical Arabic Poetry

Abstract

This study examines Dīwān al-Mutanabbī al-Raqamī (mutanabbi.net) as a specialized digital resource devoted to the poetry of al-Mutanabbī. It aims to describe the site's organizational and indexing structure, analyze its functions, and assess its initial didactic potential for teaching classical Arabic poetry in the Moroccan school and teacher-training context. Its significance stems from al-Mutanabbī's place in the curriculum and the need for reliable digital resources in literature teaching. Unlike previous research focused on general educational platforms, it offers a critical analysis of a specialized literary resource, using a four-indicator observation grid with a qualitative rating scale. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical method based on systematic direct observation of a purposive sample. Findings show that the site's strengths lie in its multiple entry points and clear organization, while scholarly documentation and pedagogical guidance need strengthening. After the introduction, the paper covers the theoretical framework, site description, didactic affordances, critical evaluation, scenarios, and results.