1. AL-HARIRI
PERSPECTIVES 2001
Jacquelyn Angrisani & Crystal Walcott

2. Al-Hariri- born 1054, near Al-Baṣrah, Iraq.

3. Sermon being preached from a min-bar, miniature from the Maqāmāt of al-Ḥarīrī, 1223; in the National
Library, Paris (MS Arabe 6094, fol. 93).
Al-Hariri scholar of Arabic language and literature and government official
who is primarily known for the refined style and wit of his collection of
tales, the Maqāmāt, published in English as The Assemblies of al-Harîr

4. The Maqāmāt
- NARRATOR - al-Hārith ibn Hammām,
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encounters with Abū Zayd as-SarūjĪ, who is full
of confidience and elogence.
' eyes with the vivid description of his
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pretended hardships and dazzles them with
his poetry, then suddenly disappears with their
presents.
-“Through these tales, filled not only with
humor and adventure but with linguistic and
poetic feats as well,al-HarĪrĪ's Maqāmāt unites
the author's experiences as an information
officer with his authoritative knowledge of
Arabic grammar, style, and verse.”

5. The Maqāmāt
When I journey far and wide,
When I cross the lonely waste,
When I cast away my pride
Tis that mirth I thus may taste,
When I curb the fiery steed,
When I stem the foaming main,
Tis that I may gaily lead,
Youth and Pleasure in my train,
I forfeit honours hope,
If I sell my all away,
Tis that I may freely tope,
Tis that I here love to stay.

6. Influence of work
Al-Hariri most famous work was translated in many different languages, including German, Spanish, and
Indian. His work helped to influence the works of many people, especially with the powerful prose writing
and rhyming. His work is also said to be the closest to short story writing in Islamic literature.

7. DEATH
He died in 1122, the place and manner was
never recorded.