Diwan of Al-Khansa

The poem of Al-Khansa by Al-Khansa ... Al-Khansa is Tamatar bint Amr bin Al-Harith bin Al-Sharid, and Al-Khansa is a nickname that was given to her. It was attributed to her because of her resemblance to the wild cow in the beauty of her eyes. It is known that Al-Khansa was one of the recognized Arab poets who excelled, as all poets and ancient poetry narrators agreed that no woman before her or after her was more skilled in elegy. She was considered in the second tier. At the beginning of her life, Al-Khansa would compose poetry, and she was very prolific until her brothers Muawiya and Sakhr were killed. She stored a deep sorrow for them, especially for Sakhr, as he was the most beloved to her due to his patience, generosity, leadership in his tribe, bravery, and the beauty of his face. Her grief opened the sleeves of her poetic talent, and she poured out poetry that was the sighs of a passionate soul, the breath of a suffering chest, grief, and tears of a wounded heart. Whoever reads this poetry and its sighs will notice the simplicity of its meanings, its repetition, and its exaggeration in describing her grief and the virtues of her brother Sakhr. Her poetry is beloved and close to hearts because it contains sincere, passionate emotion and true brotherly loyalty. This book contains within its folds the Diwan of Al-Khansa, arranged alphabetically, titled with titles derived from the poem itself, and explained in a simple and accessible style, enabling the reader to grasp all the meanings that Al-Khansa intended in her poetry, which is dominated by the elegiac tone mixed with pride and dignity.