Al-Farazdaq

Al-Farazdaq (641–728) was a poet.

Also recorded as Farazdak; Hammam ibn Ghalib Abu Firas; Al-Farasdak.

Overview

Born at Basra in 641, died at Basra in 728.

In detail

the recorded working language is Arabic.

Residence is recorded at Basra and Kufa.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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    “Al-Farazdaq”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q591558: Al-Farazdaq

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