Features of Bedouinism in the Poetry of Ibn Nabata Al-Saadi (327 AH – 941 AD / 405 AH – 1014 AD)

Abstract

This research seeks to shed light on the prominent phenomena in the use of words and images derived from the Bedouin environment, describing the desert, horses, and camels. The moral values ​​and principles that embody the chivalry of the Bedouin Arab, such as generosity, courage, and lineage, also appeared in his poetry. This combination of Bedouin heritage and high poetic style made Ibn Nabata’s poetry express a deep connection to his cultural roots, with the ability to present it in a distinctive literary framework that combines originality and creativity. Therefore, this study came under the title Manifestations of Bedouinism in the Poetry of Ibn Nabatah al-Saadi, and one of  the reasons for choosing this study is the love of poetry and its study and to learn about; Who is Ibn Nabatah Al-Saadi? What is the concept of nomadism? What are the manifestations of nomadism? The aim of the research revolved around explaining the physical and moral aspects of nomadism in the poetry of Ibn Nabatah al-Saadi, as the research is an addition to those studies that focused on the life of this poet and explaining an aspect of his poetry. We relied on the descriptive and analytical approach, because it suits this type of study and investigation of poetic texts that included aspects and images of nomadism and analysis of poetic texts. The research plan required an introduction and two sections: As for the introduction, it dealt with the definition of nomadism in language and terminology. The first section was concerned with material manifestations such as courage, lineage, and generosity, while the second section studied the material manifestations, which were represented by the desert, the wolf, horses, and the camel. The conclusion included the most prominent findings of the study and a list of sources