ARABIC 12 IBN AL-SAATI AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HIS POETRY

ابن الساعاتي حياته وشعره

Abstract

Ibn Al-Saati lived in the second half of the sixth century A.H. He was born in 553 A,H and died in 604 A.H. This era witnessed important political events; like the fall of Fatimid state in Egypt and the establishment of the Ayyubid state on its ruins. It also witnessed the Crusades and the accompanying Arab victories and conquest, led by the conquest of Jerusalem in the year 583 A.H by Salah ul Din Al-Ayyubi. Ibn Al-Saati was a prominent poet of that era. The present article will highlight the main characteristics of his poetry. It is consisted on abstract, time period of the poet, biography of the poet, the characteristics of his poetry, conclusion of the discussion and bibliography. May Allah help us in each and every walk of life. Ameen.