Sharra'a ibn Zayd
شراعة بن زيد
The wit summoned by al-Walid — 'water is my mule's and donkey's share; wine is my soul's twin' — whose praise of music made him the caliph's boon-companion 1.
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Sharra'a ibn Zayd. al-Mas'udi reports that al-Walid ibn Yazid heard of his good companionship and sent for him 2.
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al-Walid asked him about drinks. He mentioned water, wine and intoxicants, and then praised listening to music. al-Walid took him as a boon-companion 2.
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- Muruj al-Dhahab — al-Masʼudi, p. 201-202
- Muruj al-Dhahab — al-Masʼudi, p.201-202
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