Diwan

A Diwan is a traditional Arabic term for a collection of poetry, a governmental office, or a council. Historically, it referred to a personal or official registry used for recording correspondence, appointments, or financial transactions. In literary contexts, it signifies a compendium of poems by a single poet, showcasing their work. In governance, a Diwan could be the administrative body managing state affairs. Overall, it denotes organized collections or institutions central to cultural, administrative, or literary activity within Arabic and Islamic traditions.