Basshar ibn Burd Poem

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In what century was this poem written? By whom?

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What dynastry was in power at this time?

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What was the poet's ethnic background?

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What group does the poet ridicule in the poem?

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What specific habits does the poet make fun of? (Name 3)

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The poet mentions several places of journey, name 3

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What claim does the poet make of his people's contribution/sacrifice for Islam? (25-30)

For Question #8:
Madih: a panegyric
Wasf: a descriptive poem
Ghazal: a love poem
Hija: a lampoon or insult poem
Tardiyyah: hunt poetry
Fakhr: boasting
Hamasah: war poetry
Khamriyyah: wine poetry
Rithā’: an elegy

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What would you say is the general tone(s) of the poem?

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In what century was this poem written? By whom?

What dynastry was in power at this time?

What was the poet's ethnic background?

What group does the poet ridicule in the poem?

What specific habits does the poet make fun of? (Name 3)

The poet mentions several places of journey, name 3

What claim does the poet make of his people's contribution/sacrifice for Islam? (25-30)

What would you say is the general tone(s) of the poem?

Bonus Question: What Caliph was the poet associated with?