Abu Ali Katibi
Egyptian Sufi saint
About Abu Ali Katibi
ΑΙ-Hasan ibn Ali ibn Ahmad al-Katib (d. 11th century) more commonly known as al-Hasan al-Katib was a Fatimid municipal secretary, philosopher of music and Sufi saint of Egypt. He learned the knowledge of Sufism from Rudbari. He is widely known for his book Kamal Adab al-Ghina (; ).
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Who was Abu Ali Katibi?
Egyptian Sufi saint
When did Abu Ali Katibi die?
Abu Ali Katibi died in 957 in Egypt.
What nationality was Abu Ali Katibi?
Abu Ali Katibi's recorded nationality: Fatimid Caliphate.
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