Quranic exegesis · Arabic language

Abu Hayyan al-Gharnati

May Allah have mercy on him

Al-Andalus and Cairo

Books and writings

Overview

His tafsir is important for grammar, vocabulary and readings. He also studied languages beyond Arabic.

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Profile and scholarship

Abu Hayyan al-Gharnati is known for work in Quranic exegesis and Arabic language.

His tafsir is important for grammar, vocabulary and readings. He also studied languages beyond Arabic.

References · 1
  • Abu Hayyan al-Gharnati · Wikipedia
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Lifetime and scholarly setting

Lifetime: 1256–1344 CE.

Regions associated with his scholarly career: Al-Andalus and Cairo.

References · 1
  • Abu Hayyan al-Gharnati · Wikipedia
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Books and writings

A notable work: Al-Bahr al-Muhit.

Al-Bahr al-Muhit — A work explaining the meanings and interpretation of Quranic passages.

References · 1
  • Abu Hayyan al-Gharnati · Wikipedia

Timeline

  1. 1,256 CE

    Birth

  2. 1,344 CE

    Death

Books and writings

Al-Bahr al-Muhit

A work explaining the meanings and interpretation of Quranic passages.

References

References · 1
  • Abu Hayyan al-Gharnati · Wikipedia
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