Shihab al-Din Suhrawardi

Shihab al-Din Suhrawardi (1155–1191) was a philosopher, writer and poet.

Also recorded as Suhrawardi, al-Shihab al-Din Yahya; Shihâbôddîn Yahyâ Sohravardî; Shihaboddin Yahya Sohravardi.

Overview

Born at Sohrevard in 1155, died at Aleppo in 1191.

In detail

training under Majduddin al-Jili is recorded. the recorded working language is Persian and Arabic.

The field of work recorded is Islamic philosophy, Sufism and peripatetic school. Farabi is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Persian Empire.

Sources

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    “Shihab al-Din Yahya ibn Habash Suhrawardi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q282883: Shihab al-Din Suhrawardi

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