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(Arab Poet Who is Known for His Compilation of Poems Called 'Hamasah')
Abu Tammam, also known as Ḥabīb ibn Aws al-Ṭā’ī, was an influential Arab poet and Muslim convert. He gained fame for his 9th-century compilation of early poems called the Hamasah, considered a significant anthology in Arabic literature. Abu Tammam traveled extensively seeking patronage and gained admirers by praising officials. He eventually found support from the caliph al-Mu'tasim and lived in Baghdad at the caliph's court. Abu Tammam's poems were highly regarded for their style, verse merit, and treatment of subjects, reflecting a break from traditional Arab poetry concepts.
