Al-Mu'tamid

Al-Mu'tamid (d. 1095) was an Arab Spanish Muslim ruler. He is known for hedonism and love of poetry. His court in Seville was a centre for literati. He united Cordoba with his kingdom. Finally, he was deposed and deported to Tangier, Morocco. He died there.

Wisdom & Quotes

• And forth they went imploring

God for rain;
"My tears," I said ,"could serve you for a flood."
"In truth, " they cried, "your tears might well contain Sufficiency ; but they are dyed with blood."

Al-Hujwiri