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Ibn Khaldun

May Allah have mercy on him

Tunis and Cairo

Books and writings

Overview

He analysed historical evidence and connections between society, state and economic life, and served as a Maliki judge in Egypt.

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Profile and scholarship

Ibn Khaldun is known for work in history and jurisprudence.

He analysed historical evidence and connections between society, state and economic life, and served as a Maliki judge in Egypt.

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  • Ibn Khaldun · Wikipedia
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Lifetime and scholarly setting

Lifetime: 1332–1406 CE.

Regions associated with his scholarly career: Tunis and Cairo.

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  • Ibn Khaldun · Wikipedia
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Books and writings

A notable work: Al-Muqaddimah.

Al-Muqaddimah — An analytical work on society, history and the causes shaping civilisation.

Kitab al-Ibar — A work recording historical events and personalities.

References · 1
  • Ibn Khaldun · Wikipedia

Timeline

  1. 1,332 CE

    Birth

  2. 1,406 CE

    Death

Books and writings

Al-Muqaddimah

An analytical work on society, history and the causes shaping civilisation.

Kitab al-Ibar

A work recording historical events and personalities.

References

References · 1
  • Ibn Khaldun · Wikipedia
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