

The story tells the tale of one of the greatest kings of Andalusia, Al-Mu'tamid ibn Abbad, King of Seville. He ruled his country with firmness, strength, and intelligence, and won the hearts of the Andalusians with his gentleness and kindness.
The story's gist is that if a person does not curb his desires with rational insights, he is like someone who sells the honor of his kingdom in a market of stagnation. This is what Al-Mu'tamid did. He lost his kingdom with a cup of wine and a glance at a beautiful courtesan. He handed over Andalusia to his son, Al-Rashid, and placed his trust in his entourage with an unwarranted confidence. They led him astray, ruined him, and took away his kingdom.
He was the king who ruled the two worlds - the East and the West - and ruled hearts with the magic of his poetry. He wasted his kingdom for the sake of a pleasure satisfied by a cup of wine, and he died a stranger, a prisoner, shackled in his chains.
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| Category | Novels & Short stories |
|---|---|
| Language | Arabic |
| ISBN | 9789777642231 |
| Availability | In stock |
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