About Nashwān ibn Saʻīd al-Ḥimyarī
Nashwān ibn Saʻīd al-Ḥimyarī was a historian, poet, writer and judge.
Nashwān ibn Saʻīd al-Ḥimyarī was a Yemeni theologian, judge, philologist, poet and historian.
Life
He was a member of a nobel Yemeni family from Uawt near Sanaa. He is said to have some Mu'tazili views. He wrote a Qur'an commentary and compiled several works on theological, philological, historical and other topics.
Kitāb at-Tibyān. (Quran commentary book)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nashwān ibn Saʻīd al-Ḥimyarī?
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When was Nashwān ibn Saʻīd al-Ḥimyarī born?
Nashwān ibn Saʻīd al-Ḥimyarī was born in Huth.
When did Nashwān ibn Saʻīd al-Ḥimyarī die?
Nashwān ibn Saʻīd al-Ḥimyarī died in 1178 in Haydan District, Saada Governorate.
What was Nashwān ibn Saʻīd al-Ḥimyarī's occupation?
Nashwān ibn Saʻīd al-Ḥimyarī was a historian, poet, writer and judge.
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