Abu Zur'a al-Razi
9th-century Persian Muslim scholar
About Abu Zur'a al-Razi
Lived 809 – 878 (aged 68–69). Abu Zur'a al-Razi was an Arab muhaddith.
Abu Zura Ubaydullah ibn Abdul-Karim ibn Yazid ibn Faruh (أبو زرعة الرازي, 815/816 or 809/810, in Rey, Iran – 878, in Rey) was a Muslim scholar, Muhaddith from Rey (northern Iran). Zura al-Razi was a relative of another famous Muhaddith Abu Hatim al-Razi (Muhammad ibn Idris).
Not to be confused with Abu Zura Ahmad ibn Husayn al-Razi (al-Razi al-Mutawassit or al-Saghir).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Abu Zur'a al-Razi?
9th-century Persian Muslim scholar
When was Abu Zur'a al-Razi born?
Abu Zur'a al-Razi was born in 809 in Ray.
When did Abu Zur'a al-Razi die?
Abu Zur'a al-Razi died in 878 in Ray.
What was Abu Zur'a al-Razi's occupation?
Abu Zur'a al-Razi was a muhaddith.
What nationality was Abu Zur'a al-Razi?
Abu Zur'a al-Razi was Arab.
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