Quranic exegesis · history

Al-Tabari

May Allah have mercy on him

Amol and Baghdad

Books and writings

Overview

He collected and compared earlier exegetical reports. His historical chronicle is a major source for early Islamic history.

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Profile and scholarship

Al-Tabari is known for work in Quranic exegesis and history.

He collected and compared earlier exegetical reports. His historical chronicle is a major source for early Islamic history.

References · 1
  • al-Tabari · Wikipedia
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Lifetime and scholarly setting

Lifetime: 839–923 CE.

Regions associated with his scholarly career: Amol and Baghdad.

References · 1
  • al-Tabari · Wikipedia
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Books and writings

A notable work: Jami al-Bayan.

Jami al-Bayan — A work explaining the meanings and interpretation of Quranic passages.

Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk — A work recording historical events and personalities.

References · 1
  • al-Tabari · Wikipedia

Timeline

  1. 839 CE

    Birth

  2. 923 CE

    Death

Books and writings

Jami al-Bayan

A work explaining the meanings and interpretation of Quranic passages.

Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk

A work recording historical events and personalities.

References

References · 1
  • al-Tabari · Wikipedia
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