Arabic literature constitutes one of the principal components of humanity's cultural heritage, having contributed throughout its long history to the transmission of knowledge and the formation of intellectual and aesthetic sensibilities among diverse peoples. Its influence has not been confined to the Arab sphere alone; rather, it has transcended its geographical boundaries to become an active agent in the civilizational interaction between East and West. This article aims to foreground the role of Arabic literature as a civilizational mediator that has participated in shaping world culture, by tracing its historical origins and development, elucidating its contribution to the transmission of scientific and intellectual knowledge, and examining its impact on world literatures through translation and cultural exchange. The article further addresses the role of Arab men and women of letters in introducing Arabic culture to a global audience and their contribution to building bridges of cultural dialogue between civilizations.

Arabic literature, civilizational interaction, world culture, literary translation, cultural exchange, literary influence.

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