Defiantly live, or in honour die, Midst slashing blades and… - Al-Mutanabbi

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Defiantly live, or in honour die, Midst slashing blades and banners flying high.

Al-Mutanabbi

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About Al-Mutanabbi

Al-Mutanabbi (915–965 CE) was an Arab poet of the Abbassid era. He is considered as one of the greatest poets of the Arabic language.

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Native Name: أبو الطيِّب المُتنبِّي

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All sorts of men carry weapons; but not all who have claws are lions.

ما كُلُّ ما يَتَمَنّى المَرءُ يُدرِكُهُ تَجري الرِياحُ بِما لا تَشتَهي السُفُنُ

إذا رَأيْتَ نُيُوبَ اللّيْثِ بارِزَةً فَلا تَظُنّنّ أنّ اللّيْثَ يَبْتَسِمُ

Defiantly live, or in honour die, Midst slashing blades and banners flying high. - Al-Mutanabbi

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