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Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari

Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari (839–922) was a historian, philosopher and islamic jurist.

Also recorded as al-Tabari; Tabarî; Abu Ǧaʻfar Muḥammad ibn Ǧarîr Aṭ-Ṭabari.

Overview

Born at Amol in 839, died at Baghdad in 922.

In detail

training under Muhammad ibn Abd Allah ibn Abd al-Hakam and Muhanna ibn Yahya al-Shami is recorded. Al-Qaffāl al-Shāshī is recorded as having studied under Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari. the recorded working language is Arabic.

The field of work recorded is Islamic theology and tafsir.

Residence is recorded at Amol and Ray.

Works named in the authority record are Jāmiʻ al-Bayān ʻan Taʼwīl āy al-Qurʼān, History of the Prophets and Kings and Tahdhib al-Athar.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Al-Tabari”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q192124: Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari

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