Abu Ali Al-Qali’s Poem in Praise of Caliph Abd al-Rahman al-Nasir and the Journey to Al-Andalus: A Historical and Analytical Study

Abstract

This study examines the historical and literary journey of Imam Abu Ali Al-Qali from Baghdad to Al-Andalus in the fourth century AH, focusing on his rare poem dedicated to the Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Rahman al-Nasir. It analyzes the motivations behind his migration, the geographical stages of his route, and the socio-political context of the era. The research employs a descriptive-analytical methodology to evaluate the stylistic features of the poem and its alignment with classical Arabic poetic traditions, highlighting the academic reception and status Al-Qali attained in Cordoba.