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The 20 pages that link to Qasida, each with the reason it gives.
GhazalNarrower topic: The ghazal developed from the amatory opening tradition of the qasida.
Mu'allaqatNarrower topic: The Mu'allaqat are celebrated examples of this established ode form.
Imru' al-QaisNarrower topic: Imru' al-Qais is traditionally celebrated as a master of this form.
Al-BuhturiNarrower topic: Al-Buhturi used this established ode form for praise and description.
Zuhayr ibn Abi SulmaNarrower topic: Zuhayr’s major poems follow the qasida tradition.