Arabic science fiction has attracted attention in 21st century literature for its unique narrative and aesthetic. Although some argue that Western science fiction may weaken Arab national identity, modern perspectives believe that science fiction presents the future vision of Arab society through imagination. Since the 21st century, Arab science fiction works such as "Utopia" and "Frankenstein of Baghdad" have integrated themes such as genetic engineering and time travel into Arab culture, making science fiction a literary form with realistic reflection and criticism. The origin and development of Arab science fiction are closely related to the traditions of Arab classical literature and folk literature, such as "The Story of Haji bin Yezzan" and "One Thousand and One Nights", which provide strange elements and future landscapes for modern science fiction. The translation of modern Western science fiction works and the introduction of science and technology into novels by Arab cultural pioneers have promoted the development of Arab science fiction. The combination of the traditional elements of Arab literature and the essence of western narrative has formed a science fiction category with East West characteristics, reflecting the track of Arab literature modernization, and showing how Arab writers in the post colonial era remembered religious traditions and scientific and technological civilization through science fiction themes to realize the complex relationship between history, the present and the future.

Wonders of Creation: Reflections and Explorations on the 'Novelty of Things'

Science fiction critic Roberts pointed out that there are semantic differences between Arabic science fiction and Western science fiction, and their concept of "science" not only covers natural science, but also includes religious knowledge. Ajaib literature emerged from the fusion of Islamic and foreign cultures, covering natural phenomena and religious landscapes. The Wonders of Creation "is an important encyclopedia of natural history in the Islamic world from the 12th to the 13th century, depicting natural phenomena such as planets, minerals, plants, and animals, as well as fantasy imagery such as" Doghead Island ". The content of the book has sparked discussions in academia about the authenticity and aesthetic value of the work. Some scholars believe that its materials have been verified by religious authorities, while others argue that cognitive contradictions stem from the natural science cognitive level of medieval Arab peoples. The Wonders of Creation, through the opposition between fantasy imagination and rational exploration, prompts people to think about the concept of "creation" and expands their understanding of the concept of "creation". Although the inferential imagination in the book is not detached from the presence of Allah, it provides a primitive model for future writers to form scientific ideas from the mystery of natural objects.

The Story of Ha Yi Ben Yegezan: The Mythical Existence of "Orphans on a Deserted Island"

During the Umayyad dynasty of the Arab Empire in the Middle Ages, the Andalusian philosopher Tufeli's "The Story of Ha ï n ibn Yagezan" ("Ha ï") had a profound impact on Arab science fiction. Ha Yi "tells the story of abandoned infant Ha Yi's self-sufficiency and self-education on an isolated island, showcasing philosophical reflections on human existence and the origin of all things, as well as profound exploration of nature and creation, matter and spirit. Ha Yi's growth experience and understanding of Sufi mysticism reflect a sense of alienation from universal human cognitive experience. The narrative style and thematic ideas of "Ha Yi" foreshadow the characteristics of cognitive unfamiliarity in modern science fiction novels. In addition, there are similarities between "Ha Yi" and Western science fiction works such as "Gulliver's Travels" and "Robinson Crusoe", which have also had a certain influence on modern and contemporary Western science fiction literary works.

One Thousand and One Nights: Technical Logic and Science Fiction Aesthetics in Folk Literature

As the pinnacle of Arab folk literature, 'One Thousand and One Nights' not only reflects the medieval Arab cultural history and social landscape, but also contains rich science fiction aesthetics and technological logic. The nested structure and nonlinear topology in the work provide a unique narrative approach for presenting the rupture between the legendary world and the experiential world. The elements such as magic lamps, magic rings, and wands in the book showcase the medieval Arab folk storytellers' suspension of real-life experiences and their transcendence of physical rules. Azam, an Arab science fiction critic, believes that the supernatural phenomena and ingenious designs in "One Thousand and One Nights" have continuously elevated Arab literature to new heights of science fiction aesthetics. Professor Mahadevan from Harvard University drew inspiration from the "flying carpet" in "One Thousand and One Nights" to design a realistic version of the flying carpet that can hover on the ground, further demonstrating how surreal science fiction ideas can affect human social life and scientific development. In addition, the stories of Magotan and Mechanical Knights in "One Thousand and One Nights" reflect the positive presentation of scientific themes in medieval Arab cultural life. The outstanding achievements of the Arab Empire in science and technology have endowed the continuous evolution of Arab science fiction with a rational and truth-seeking scientific foundation.

Ideal State and Religious Imagination: Utopian Tradition in the Islamic World

The utopian tradition of Arab science fiction is deeply influenced by Islamic religious traditions and political philosophy. The ideal state concept in early texts is closely related to the establishment of Islamic regimes. Farabi proposed a political philosophy centered on virtue, spirit, and faith in "On the Perfect City State," while Arabi depicted an ideal state in "The Revelation of Mecca" using Sufi mysticism. Medieval scholars regarded Uma as a model of the ideal Muslim community, while modern Arab science fiction turned to socialist and dystopian literature to reflect the realities of Arab society. Antuen explores the issue of eliminating class divisions and achieving social fairness and justice in "Religion, Knowledge, and Wealth," while Marrakesh criticizes the negative effects of colonialism and modern civilization through the perspective of time travel in "The People on the Ship. The opening ceremony of the 2022 Qatar World Cup showcased the Arab nation's sci-fi imagination of the future, and modern Arab science fiction showcases the unique charm of the Arab nation between history and the future.