About Nafi ibn al-Harith
Nafi ibn al-Harith was a physician.
Nāfiʿ ibn al-Ḥārith ibn Kalada al-Thaqafī (; died 13 AH / 634 – 635 CE) was an Arab physician of the Banu Thaqif. He was recommended by Muhammad, and treated Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas and Abu Bakr. When the latter was dying, al-Thaqafī designated his illness as poisoning.
Life and career Trained in Yemen, he is reported to have written a book titled Dialog in Medicine.
He was half-brother of Abu Bakra al-Thaqafi (also known as Nufay ibn al-Harith).
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Who was Nafi ibn al-Harith?
Arab physician
When did Nafi ibn al-Harith die?
Nafi ibn al-Harith died in 670.
What was Nafi ibn al-Harith's occupation?
Nafi ibn al-Harith was a physician.
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