About Ibn Sahl al-Andalusī
Lived 1212 – 1251 (aged 38–39). Ibn Sahl al-Andalusī was a poet.
Ibn Sahl (, Abu Ishaq Ibrahim Ibn Sahl al-Isra'ili al-Ishbili) of Seville (1212–1251) is considered one of the greatest Andalusi poets of the 13th century. He was a Jewish convert to Islam.
The diwan of Ibn Sahl contains the most refined examples of Andalusian poetry, almost exclusively love poetry and muwashshahat. Mostly known for his love poetry in muwashshah form, Ibn Sahl's two young male lover addressees, Mûsâ ibn ʿAbd al-Ṣamad and Muḥammad, are thought by some to represent the two religions that played important roles in his life, his original Judaism and the Islam to which he converted. Others hold that the youths were historical individuals.
The Moroccan author Mohammed al-Ifrani (1670–1747) wrote a biography of Ibn Sahl.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ibn Sahl al-Andalusī?
Moorish poet
When was Ibn Sahl al-Andalusī born?
Ibn Sahl al-Andalusī was born in 1212 in Seville.
When did Ibn Sahl al-Andalusī die?
Ibn Sahl al-Andalusī died in 1251.
What was Ibn Sahl al-Andalusī's occupation?
Ibn Sahl al-Andalusī was a poet.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Ibn Sahl al-Andalusī
· DBpedia: Ibn Sahl of Seville
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