Musare' al-Ushshaq (The Wrestler of Lovers) is a significant classical Arabic text, attributed to Ibn al-Sarraj. This volume, the first of two, delves into the intricate world of love, passion, and human emotion through a rich collection of anecdotes, poems, and prose. It vividly portrays the trials, tribulations, and profound experiences of lovers, exploring themes of longing, separation, devotion, and sometimes the tragic consequences of intense affection. The work stands as a timeless literary exploration of the human heart's deepest desires and conflicts.