Rabia of Basri

Rabia of Basri (710–801) was a poet, philosopher and mystic.

Also recorded as Rabia Al Adawiyya; Rābiʿa al-ʿAdawiyya al-Qaysiyya; Rabia of Basra; Rabia Al Basri; Rabia Basri; Rabi'a al-Basri.

Overview

Born at Basra in 710, died at Basra in 801.

In detail

the recorded working language is Arabic.

The field of work recorded is Zuhd and poetry.

Sources

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    “Rabia Basri”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q256506: Rabia of Basri

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