About Ibn Maryam
Ibn Maryam was a historian.
Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Maryam al-Sharif al-Tilimsani (; died c. 1615 CE, commonly known as Ibn Maryam, was an Islamic scholar, historian, and hagiographer from Tlemcen (present-day Algeria).
He is best known as the author of the biographical dictionary Al-Bustan fi dhikr al-awliya wa al-ulama bi-Tilimsan. This work is considered the definitive primary source for the intellectual and religious history of the Maghreb, particularly regarding the scholars and Sufis of Tlemcen. Living during the transitional period between the Zayyanid decline and the establishment of Ottoman rule, Ibn Maryam's writings preserved the biographies of hundreds of scholars of the city.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ibn Maryam?
scholar from Tlemcen
When was Ibn Maryam born?
Ibn Maryam was born in Tlemcen.
When did Ibn Maryam die?
Ibn Maryam died in 1615 in Tlemcen.
What was Ibn Maryam's occupation?
Ibn Maryam was a historian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Muhammad Ibn Maryam
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