Diwan Al-Mufaddaliyat, also known simply as Al-Mufaddaliyat, is one of the most celebrated and historically significant anthologies of ancient Arabic poetry. Compiled by Al-Mufaddal ibn Muhammad ibn Salim Al-Dabbi in the 8th century, it was originally intended as an educational collection for the Abbasid caliph Al-Mahdi's son. The anthology primarily features exquisite pre-Islamic and early Islamic poems, offering invaluable insights into the linguistic, cultural, and historical landscape of the Arabian Peninsula before and during the dawn of Islam. Ahmad Muhammad Shakir's critical edition is widely esteemed for its meticulous scholarship, textual accuracy, and comprehensive annotations, making it an indispensable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of classical Arabic literature.