Born 320, 321 A.H.
Died: 357 A.H.
1. On Ghadeer day, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) established thecommand of Caliphate for them and Almighty Allah is a witness, as well asthe angels and people. 2. Till the Caliphate reached someone other than itsowner; wolves and vultures fought with each other vying for it. 3. Theydeemed Caliphate a consultation and for appointing a Caliph began toconsult each other as if they did not know which of them is the true Master(Wali). 4. By God, those people were ignorant about the rank of Caliphate,but they concealed the face of one, who they knew was the true Caliph.
Abu Faras Harith bin Abul Alaa possessed the awe of kings and delicacy oflittérateurs. He was having the majesty of rulers along with subtlety of poets andhe reconciled the sword to the pen.
Thalabi has mentioned in Yatimatus Dahar:1
“Mutanabbi has testified to his prominence and always avoided facing himand never competed with him. He did not dare to confront him.”
This poet was born in 320 A.H. and was killed on Wednesday, 8th Rabius Thani.2 He was beheaded and his headless body was abandoned in the desert, tillsome Bedouins buried him.3
1. My intercessor is Ahmad, my Prophet and my master; and my masteris Ali, daughter of Prophet and his two grandsons. 2. In the same way, Aliand splitter of knowledge (Baqirul uloom) and Sadiq, then who is trustworthyin explaining religion [Moosa bin Ja’far (a.s.)] 3. And Ali and Muhammadbin Ali and Ali and Askari, who are nearest to truth. 4. and Imam Mahdi(a.s.), on the day when nothing would benefit man, except forgiveness of themerciful Lord.
“In their histories there is certainly a lesson for men of understanding.”4