Arabic & Persian

al-Harith ibn Dhalim

6th century


Al-Harith ibn Dhalim, of Murrah, is described by Lyall as one of the most famous and picturesque personages of old Arabian legend, a man of blood and violence. Raiders of the tribe of 'Amir ibn Sa'sa'ah had slain his father Dhalim and other members of his house, and the duty of avenging them began his adventures.

Two pieces are ascribed to him in the Mufaddaliyat.

  1. Ode LXXXVIII: Tarry, ye twain, and listen
  2. Ode LXXXIX: Far away has Salma gone, and

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