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Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani

1858 – 1927

Moroccan academic

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About Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani

Lived 1858 – 1927 (aged 68–69). Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani was a Moroccan historian, politician, muhaddith and scholar.

Muḥammad ibn Jaʿfar ibn Idrīs al-Kattānī , born in Fes in 1858 and died in Fes in 1927 was a Moroccan scholar and theologian from the 19th century.

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Important facts

Born
1858, Fez
Birth century
19th century
Died
19 March 1927, Fez
Occupation
Historian, politician, muhaddith, scholar
Nationality
Morocco
Also known as
Muḥammad ibn Jaʻfar al-Kattānī

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani?

Moroccan academic

When was Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani born?

Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani was born in 1858 in Fez.

When did Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani die?

Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani died on 19 March 1927 in Fez.

What was Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani's occupation?

Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani was a historian, politician, muhaddith and scholar.

What nationality was Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani?

Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani was Moroccan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Muhammad ibn Jaʿfar al-Kattani

· Wikidata: Q6893480

· DBpedia: Muhammad ibn Ja'far al-Kattani

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