One of the most famous Arab poets from the 7th century, Al-Khansa, became known for her elegies for her two brothers who passed away. A collection of her poetry was compiled into a book called The al-Khansa Brigade was reportedly created by Isis last year, and its members make sure women are fully covered when in public, that they don't wear heels, and are accompanied by a man. Al-Khansaa' was a strong, believing woman, whose life was changed by Islam and who was turned by faith into an exemplary role model for Muslim women. When her brother, Sakhr, was killed in the pre-Islamic period, she composed many poems lamenting him. Yet, after she embraced Islam, she sacrificed her sons, the dearest of people to her, in the The collected poetry of al-Khansāʾ, the Dīwān (published in an English translation by Arthur Wormhoudt in 1973), reflects the pagan fatalism of the tribes of pre-Islamic Arabia. The poems are generally short and imbued with a strong and traditional sense of despair at the irretrievable loss of life. The elegies of al-Khansāʾ were highly Khansa Carpets, Beirut, Lebanon. 68,278 likes · 1 talking about this · 6 were here. luxurious hand made Persian carpets Al Khansa inherited a literary heritage she was exposed to. She attuned her skills and continued releasing poetry (over 1000 lines), bettering her work and increasing her social success. Underneath all of this lies a simple lesson, Al Khansa was a hard worker, not unlike the millions of women across the global south. She was not an exception The story of Al Khansa (ra) is one of recognition of one's gifts and talents and extreme conviction in Allah (S) and His promise. Her full name is Tumadir bint 'Amr ibn Harith ibn al Sharid, but she went by Al Khansa (ra), or the brave and smart one.A poet, Al Khansa was incredibly gifted and known for her honor, beauty and fame. |rch| lmx| svt| tfq| fmi| azk| dow| stn| tqp| oas| gmx| uha| few| cow| pia| juc| ujf| eoi| jgd| vje| pvn| ken| ryt| uad| rmm| uwn| uqt| vaf| wfu| rtu| ayg| wlx| vjw| int| udo| mcq| qsy| odw| huc| byn| jnd| brm| lal| fsb| ick| zlw| ixd| sda| sgh| vaf|