Harun al-Rashid

American  

[hah-roon ahl-rah-sheed, hah-roon ahr-rah-sheed] / hɑˈrun ɑl rɑˈʃid, hɑˈrun ˌɑr rɑˈʃid /

Arabic Harun ar-Rashid

noun

1. a.d. 764?–809, caliph of Baghdad 786–809: one of the greatest Abbasids, he was made almost a legendary hero in the Arabian Nights.

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Harun al-Rashid British  

/ hæˈruːn ˈælræˈʃiːd /

noun

1. ?763–809 _ad , Abbasid caliph of Islam (786–809), whose court at Baghdad was idealized in the Arabian Nights

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Example Sentences

Why might Einhard emphasize that Harun al-Rashid favored Charlemagne above all others?

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Science and religion weren’t always at odds: Copernicus’ views were theocentric as well as heliocentric, and Muslim caliphs like Harun al-Rashid were among history’s greatest science boosters.

From Time • Jan. 6, 2012

Yet Nasser came closer to filling the role than any other man since the 12th century warrior Saladin or perhaps the powerful 9th century Caliph of Baghdad Harun al-Rashid.

From Time Magazine Archive

His solution is in the earthen ziggurats that Harun al-Rashid used in the 8th century to keep out invaders.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Draw near me," said Harun al-Rashid, and the young man did accordingly until he was close to the King who thus addressed him, "O young man, what is thy name?"

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 15 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir