Diwan of Ibn al-Halawi al-Mawsili

Author's name: Ibn al-Halawi

The Diwan of Ibn al-Halawi al-Mawsili is a collection of poems by Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn al-Halawi al-Mawsili, a poet of the fifth century AH/eleventh century AD. Ibn al-Halawi was one of the most prominent poets who lived in Mosul, and his poetry was distinguished by its elegance and beauty. His poems addressed diverse topics such as love, flirtation, praise, elegy, and wisdom.

The collection is distinguished by its reflection of personal life in Mosul during that period, and demonstrates the poet's mastery of the Arabic language in a poetic and ornate manner. The collection is considered an important reference for Arabic literature of that era, as it allows one to understand Ibn al-Halawi's linguistic poetry and demonstrates the extent to which the environment influenced his creativity.