Review of Haatim Tai (1990) by Wahida K — 21 Aug 2010
I was so tiny when I first watched this Movie with my late (May she rest in peace) Grandma.
A cute Movie. Everything that a Fantasy Movie contents.
Who was Haatim Tai?
Hatimtai'''' (also Hatem at-Ta'iy i.e. Hatim of the Taiy tribe), formally Hatem ibn Abdellah ibn Sa'ad at-Ta'i was a famous pre-Islamic (Jahiliyyah) Arabian poet, and the father of the Sahaba Adi ibn Hatim and Safana bint Hatem. He was a Christian and belonged to the Ta'i Arabian tribe. Stories about his extreme generosity have made him an icon to Arabs up till the present day, as in the proverbial phrase "more generous than Hatem".
He lived in the sixth century CE, a legendary personality famous for his generosity, goodness and adventures. He also figures in The Arabian Nights .
This review of Haatim Tai (1990) was written by Wahida K on 21 Aug 2010.
Haatim Tai has generally received positive reviews.
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