Abd al-Ghafir al-Farsi
Abd al-Ghafir ibn Ismail ibn Abd al-Ghafir ibn Muhammad al-Farsi (Arabic: عبد الغافر بن اسماعيل بن عبد الغافر بن محمد الفارسي) was a Persian scholar of Arabic, history and hadith [1][2] from Nishapur. He was a student, contemporary,[3] and first biographer of Al-Ghazali. He was also the grandson of Al-Qushayri,[4][5] the author of Qushayri message.
Abd al-Ghafir al-Farsi | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Born | 451/1059 |
| Died | 529H/1135 |
| Religion | Islam |
| Era | Islamic Golden Age |
| Region | Persia |
| Jurisprudence | Shafi'i |
| Creed | Ash'ari |
| Main interest(s) | History, Hadith |
| Muslim leader | |
Influenced by | |
Works
Amongst the most famous works of Abd al-Ghafir al-Farsi are:
- Al-Bayan al-Tareekh Nishapur (The History of Nishapur)
- Al-Mufhim of Sahih-Muslim [6]
- Majma al-Gharaaib Fi Gharib al-Hadith (The book was printed and verified by Abdullah bin Nasser bin Muhammad Al-Qarni (Umm Al-Qura University - 1409 AH / 1989 AD))
Death
Abd al-Ghafir al-Farsi died in 529/1135 in Nishapur.
See also
References
- Al-Shammari, Yousef Kadhim Jighel; Al-Shammari, Ahmed Obaid Kazem (2018). "The scientific journey from the city of Nishapur to Baghdad in the first half of the fifth century AH / 11th century AD in the book of the shortcut from the context of Abdul Ghafir Persian (V: 529 AH / 1134 AD)". Basic Education College Magazine for Educational and Humanities Sciences (39).
- Imam Dhahabi's Siyar Alam Nubala, Volume 18, Page 19
- Griffel, Frank (2009). Al-Ghazālī's Philosophical Theology. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Page 21
- Al-Zarkali, Khair Al-Din (May 2002 AD). The Flags - Part 4 (15th ed.). Beirut: House of Science for Millions. Page 31. Archived from the original on December 10, 2019.
- Griffel, Frank (2009). Al-Ghazālī's Philosophical Theology. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Page 21
- Ibn Kathir's Bidaya wal Nihaya, Under the description of Abd-Ghafir al-Farsi
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