Dhu'l-Nun al-Misri

Dhu'l-Nun al-Misri (796–860) was a theologian, physician and archaeologist.

Also recorded as Dhu n-Nun al-Misri; Ḏu'n-Nūn Ṯaubān Ibn-Ibrāhīm; Dhu'n-Nun al-Misri; Dhu al-Nun al-Misri.

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Overview

Born at Akhmim in 796, died at Cairo in 860.

In detail

training under Jabir ibn Hayyan is recorded. Sahl al-Tustari and Bayazid Bastami are recorded as having studied under Dhu'l-Nun al-Misri. the recorded working language is Coptic and Arabic.

The field of work recorded is Sufism.

Sources

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    “Dhu'l-Nun al-Misri”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q981803: Dhu'l-Nun al-Misri

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