Sa'ib Khathir Explained

Sa'ib Khathir
Death Date:683
Nationality:Persian
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:Early days of the Umayyad Caliphate (661–750)
Known For:Introducing music to Medina

Sa'ib Khathir (died 683) was an influential Persian musician in the early days of the Umayyad Caliphate (661–750). A freedman (mawla), Sa'ib was responsible for introducing music to Medina. He was killed during the Battle of al-Harra.

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