Nabigha of Dhubyan— his proper name was Ziyad ibn Muawiyah— Abu Umama. He did not compose verse in his young age, but he became a master poet when he grew older, and his genius jet forth vigorously (nabagha in Arabic), and hence he was known with the title al-nabigha. A red tent used to be erected for him in Ukaz Bazaar where poets presented their poems before him to judge the quality of the verses and, then, rank the poems. He was greatly revered by his fellow-tribesmen, and the people of other tribes, and was respected by kings so much so that he was akin to a trusted ambassador at the courts of kings and the councils of tribes. As a panegyrist of Al-Nu'man ibn Al-Mundhir, he made a huge fortune until his food was served in gold and silver utensils. He spent most of his life at the courts of kings. He also spent some time at the courts of the kings of Ghassan in Houran, and praised his patrons. He was a prolific poet. His poetry was mature and well-crafted. His thoughts and meanings were marked by clarity, spontaneity and conciseness. He died in c. 18 BH/604 AD.