The spirt of fomily belonging Works of Ibn Daraj al-Qastly

Abstract

Andalusian Literature has been always a subject of interest to researchers to investigate and unveil its subjects and issues. A number of those researchers have been concerned with studying the brilliant names in the world of this literature. Nevertheless, Andalusian literature is still lacking serious studies that may show its real significance, its springs are still impatiently awaiting its companions. This is what instigated me to study an influential literary figure who occupied a high position in the horizons of Andalusian literature, but he unfortunately did not receive, as other figures received, the importance he deserved; he who is entitled as al-Mutanabbi of al-Andalus. He is Abu Omar Ahmed bin Mohammad Daraj al-Qastly whose poetic productions were analyzed by many sources and translated into different languages.  Yet, much of his biography remained unknown, especially the first stage of his life. Thus, this research paper is entitled Family Affection in the Works of Ibn Daraj al-Qastly