Hatim Tai is a name that is associated with generosity and chivalry. His legends are popular throughout the Arab and Asian nations. His great-grandfather established a prosperous and peaceful kingdom after defeating the tyrant king of Yemen. The day Hatim Tai was born, he showed the signs of generosity as he refused to take his feed. Famous astrologers were called in to study his birth-chart. They declared, “Hatim will grow up to be the most generous man. He will serve mankind. He will not take his feed alone or ever eat if someone near him is hungry. You must feed others for him to take his own food.” On hearing this Hatim Tai’s father took charge of all the children born on the same day as Hatim. They were brought in the court and fed by the same nurse who was kept for Hatim. Thereafter, Hatim too happily took his feed!
The Generous Arabian Prince
