The dangerous gem in the island’s poets

Translation

The Dangerous Durra fi Poets of the Peninsula by Ibn al-Qattaa al-Siqilli is a reference of biographies and classes that specializes in the biography and poetry of a group of poets in the Peninsula, as it includes jurists, judges, writers, and princes, with examples of their poems. The content is arranged according to the names of poets, and each personality is presented with a brief overview that highlights their literary and jurisprudential characteristics, along with poetic excerpts that demonstrate their style. The book is an important source for researchers in ancient Arabic literature and the history of the island.