Abu Bakr al-Shibli

Abu Bakr al-Shibli (861–946) was an Iraqi sufi, scholar and poet.

Also recorded as Abū Bakr Dulaf b. Jahdar al-Shibli.

Overview

Born at Samarra in 861, died at Baghdad in 946.

In detail

training under Junayd of Baghdad is recorded.

Residence is recorded at Baghdad.

Sources

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