Abu 'Ubaida

Abu 'Ubaida (728–825) was a philologist, historian and grammarian.

Also recorded as Abu Ubaida; Abu Ubayda Ma'mar ben al-Muthanna; Ma’mar ibn ul-Muthanna.

Overview

Born at Basra in 728, died at Basra in 825.

In detail

Harun al-Rashid is recorded as having studied under Abu 'Ubaida.

Works named in the authority record are Majaz al-Quran and Sharh Naqa'id Jarir wa al-farazdaq.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ma'mar ibn al-Muthanna”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4670034: Abu 'Ubaida

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