Al-Ḥīra Assembly

49 how you described it, it is out of disdain for lesser foods that they do so. Their preference is for what is superior and more splendid. The camel serves not only as their noble steed but also as their nourishment; a choice rooted in the understanding that, among all creatures, the camel is endowed with the most copious fat, the most succulent meat, and the most tender milk. The delectability and sweetness of its flesh is unparalleled, and no other meat is known to possess such therapeutic properties in treating certain ailments as does that of the camel. In every aspect, the benefits derived from the camel are unmatched, standing as a testament to the Arabs’ discerning taste and profound knowledge of the natural world. Concerning their internal conflicts and mutual strife, leading to their reluctance to submit to a single ruler who might unify them, this phenomenon often arises in nations that

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