Al-Ḥuṭayʾah | |
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الحطيئة | |
| Born | c. End of the 6th century CE |
| Died | c. 670s |
| Known for | Satirical Arabic poetry |
| Works | Diwan al-Hutay'ah |
Al-Ḥuṭayʾah (Arabic: الحطيئة) full name Jarwal ibn 'Aws al-Absi, was an Arab poet of pre-Islamic Arabia, who later converted to Islam. He was known for his extravagant satire and contributions to Arabic poetry. Aside from satire, Al-Hutay'ah also wrote poems with romance, praise, pride and freedom as themes; all of which have been published in the modern era.