Al-Asma’i reported that the ruler Ar-Rashid once ordered for many delicacies to be prepared for him. He wanted to have a party for himself, so he had a hall decorated for him and invited the famous poet Abul-‘Ataahiyyah. When the party began, Ar-Rashid looked at Abul-‘Ataahiyyah and said, “Describe the …
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