About Ibn Masarra
Lived 883 – 931 (aged 47–48). Ibn Masarra was a philosopher.
Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad ibn 'Abd Allah ibn Masarra ibn Najih al-Jabali (883–931) was an Andalusian Muslim ascetic and scholar. He is considered one of the first Sufis as well as one of the first philosophers of al-Andalus.
Ibn Masarra was born in Córdoba in 883. He is believed to have been Muwallad. In his youth, he travelled to Kairouan and Mecca before settling in the Sierra Morena near his home town. This is the origin of his nickname, al-Jabali ('the mountain-dweller'). After his death in 931, his followers were accused of heresy and forced to publicly recant his teachings by the Umayyad authorities. In at least one case, his books were burnt.
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Who was Ibn Masarra?
Andalusian scholar
When was Ibn Masarra born?
Ibn Masarra was born on 23 April 883 in Córdoba.
When did Ibn Masarra die?
Ibn Masarra died in 931 in Córdoba.
What was Ibn Masarra's occupation?
Ibn Masarra was a philosopher.
What nationality was Ibn Masarra?
Ibn Masarra's recorded nationality: al-Andalus.
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