Al-Khansa (poet)

Al-Khansa was a renowned Arab poet from the 7th century, celebrated for her poignant elegies and mastery of classical Arabic poetry. Known for her deep emotional expression, especially mourning her brother and other loved ones, she played a key role in early Islamic literary tradition. Her work combines lyrical beauty with powerful themes of grief, heroism, and resilience, making her one of the most prominent female poets of her time. Her poetry is preserved as an important part of pre-Islamic and early Islamic cultural heritage.