10 Questions
Who was al-Abbas ibn Abd alMuttalib?
Paternal uncle of Muhammad and Ali
What was Abdullah ibn Abbas known for?
An important companion of Muhammad and expert on Quranic exegesis
What led to the rise of the 'Abbasids?
Unpopularity of the Umayyads and the 'Abbasids' campaign for a return of authority
When did al-Abbas ibn Abd alMuttalib die?
32AH or 652CE
What was the relationship between Abbas and Muhammad?
Paternal uncle of Muhammad
Which genre of poetry during the Umayyad period was known for its chaste, pure, and sublime nature?
Udhri school
What is the literary meaning of 'Naqa'id'?
Contradictions
Which poet was the main representative of the 'Udhri school' during the Umayyad period?
Jamil Buthayna
What is the genre of poetry to which 'Naqa'id' belongs?
Hija'
Where did the tense and nervous spirit find expression in satirical poetry during the Umayyad period?
Kufa
Test your knowledge of the Classical Arabic heritage with this quiz on the literature of the Abbasid period and the influential Banu al-Abbas family. Delve into the history of al-Abbas ibn Abd alMuttalib, his relationship with Muhammad and Ali, and his conversion to Islam.
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