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and deep rooted jealously often prevailed. There was a great sense of tribal pride to the
extent that it was their practice to support a tribe member no matter whether he was the
wrongdoer or the one harmed. Tribal feuds were common and very often the origin for
the feud had faded from memory but that was of no consequence, a feud was a feud,
and therefore it was perpetuated without regard, from one generation to the next
resulting in the shedding of much blood.
There was also a great love and desire for expressive, descriptive language and poetry
among them. Their love of Arabic with its intricacies was so powerful that it could either
provoke a conflict or subdue one. It could raise a person in the eyes of society or
degrade a person of standing to the extent that he lost his status within his society. To
be a poet was a highly desired, powerful and sort after accomplishment.
There existed a noble side to the character of the Arabs amongst which was that they
were known for their generosity and hospitality. A guest would receive the best a hosting
and deep rooted jealously often prevailed. There was a great sense of tribal pride to the
extent that it was their practice to support a tribe member no matter whether he was the
wrongdoer or the one harmed. Tribal feuds were common and very often the origin for
the feud had faded from memory but that was of no consequence, a feud was a feud,
and therefore it was perpetuated without regard, from one generation to the next
resulting in the shedding of much blood.
There was also a great love and desire for expressive, descriptive language and poetry
among them. Their love of Arabic with its intricacies was so powerful that it could either
provoke a conflict or subdue one. It could raise a person in the eyes of society or
degrade a person of standing to the extent that he lost his status within his society. To
be a poet was a highly desired, powerful and sort after accomplishment.
There existed a noble side to the character of the Arabs amongst which was that they
were known for their generosity and hospitality. A guest would receive the best a hosting