Al-Hariri of Basra Quotes

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We praise Thee, O God,
For whatever perspicuity of language Thou hast taught us
And whatever eloquence Thou hast inspired us
with.

Al-Hariri of Basra

Al-Hariri of Basra

Al-Hariri of Basra

Born: 1054

Died: 1122 (aged 68)

Bio: Abū Muhammad al-Qāsim ibn Alī ibn Muhammad ibn Uthmān al-Harīrī, popularly known as al-Hariri of Basra was an Arab poet, scholar of the Arabic language and a high government official of the Seljuk Empire.

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