Diwan of Dhu al-Rummah

Author's name: Ghailan ibn Uqba al-Adawi

The Diwan of Dhu al-Rummah's Poetry is an important reference for understanding the poetry of one of the most prominent poets of the Umayyad era, Ghailan ibn Uqba, known as Dhu al-Rummah. His poetry is renowned for its eloquent style and robust language, preserving the vocabulary of the pre-Islamic desert despite the passage of time. His poetry is characterized by lyrical verses and lamentations over ruins, presenting a vivid picture of desert life and his feelings toward his environment. The collection includes his diverse poems that recount his experiences and feelings, and writers consider it a linguistic and artistic reference for its adherence to the traditional Arabic style.