Al-Akhtal al-Taghlibi
Al-Akhtal | |
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| Born | 19/640 Al-Hirah or Sergiopolis |
| Died | 92/708 |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Genre | Panegyric, Satire |
| Notable works | Khaffat al-Qatīnu |
| Children | Malik ibn al-Akhtal |
Ghiyath ibn Ghawth ibn al-Salt ibn Tariqa al-Taghlibi (Arabic: غياث بن غوث بن الصلت بن طارقة التغلبي) commonly known as al-Akhtal (Arabic: الأخطل) (The Loquacious), was one of the most famous Arab poets of the Umayyad period. He belonged to the Banu Taghlib tribe, and was, like his fellow-tribesmen, a Christian.