Labeed ibn Rabee'a, Abu Aqeel, was from Najd, but, in the last stage of his life, he moved to Kufa . 
He was a knight and poet full of courage and prowess . 
He composed poetry for a long time in the pre-Islamic period . 
After converting to Islam, he stopped composing poetry and was content with the Qur'an . 
He was a prolific poet and many biographical details of his life have been recorded . 
The Mother of the Believers, Aisha, narrated 12,000 lines of his poetry . 
The Prophet () said, "The most truthful statement ever uttered by a poet is Labeed's: "Surely everything other than Allah is utter vain . 
" He was known for his generosity . 
He vowed that every time the east wind, that is, a wind known to the Arabs, blew, he would serve food to people . 
He excelled in poetry while still a boy, and was especially a master of descriptive poetry, particularly description of travels and game . 
At the age of 145, he died in c . 
41 AH/661 AD .