al-Ḥuṭayʾah

Arab poet

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Al-Hudhayah was an Arab poet who lived during the early Islamic period, dying around 674 CE. His work was largely satirical and focused on preserving linguistic heritage. While poetry was sometimes viewed with suspicion by early Muslims due to its association with pagan ideals, poets like Al-Hudhayah continued to contribute to Arabic literature. His poetry, along with that of contemporaries like Jarir and al-Farazdaq, provides valuable insights into the political and social landscape of the 7th century.12

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Islamic arts
Umayyad dynasty
…largely satirical poetry of al-Ḥuṭayʾah (died 674). The fact that Christians as well as Muslims were involved in composing Classical Arabic poetry is proved by the case of al-Akhṭal (died c. 710), whose work preserves the pre-Islamic tradition of al-Ḥīrah in authentic form. He is particularly noted for his…
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…largely satirical poetry of al-Ḥuṭayʾah (died 674). The fact that Christians as well as Muslims were involved in composing Classical Arabic poetry is proved by the case of al-Akhṭal (died c. 710), whose work preserves the pre-Islamic tradition of al-Ḥīrah in authentic form. He is particularly noted for his…
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