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What year was Abu Ja’far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari born?
What year was Abu Ja’far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari born?
- 923 CE
- 310 AH
- 839 CE
- 224 AH (correct)
Which of the following titles is attributed to al-Tabari?
Which of the following titles is attributed to al-Tabari?
- Father of Fiqh
- The Scholar of Hadith
- Imam of the Exegetes (correct)
- Sultan of Scholars
What is the main focus of al-Tabari's work Tafsir al-Tabari?
What is the main focus of al-Tabari's work Tafsir al-Tabari?
- Islamic jurisprudence
- Philosophy of religion
- The commentary on the Quran (correct)
- History of Islamic scholars
Which of the following works is considered an encyclopedic history written by al-Tabari?
Which of the following works is considered an encyclopedic history written by al-Tabari?
In which city did al-Tabari pass away?
In which city did al-Tabari pass away?
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Al-Tabari's major work
Al-Tabari's major work
A comprehensive commentary on the Quran, Tafsir al-Tabari (Jami' al-Bayan fi Ta'wil al-Quran).
Al-Tabari's historical work
Al-Tabari's historical work
An extensive history of the world, Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk (The History of Prophets and Kings).
Al-Tabari's title
Al-Tabari's title
Imam of the Exegetes.
Al-Tabari's area of study
Al-Tabari's area of study
Islamic scholarship specializing in theology, linguistics, and law.
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Al-Tabari's era
Al-Tabari's era
Islamic scholar who lived from 839 to 923 CE
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Al-Tabari's Life and Works
- Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari was a prominent Islamic scholar.
- Born in 224 AH (839 CE) in Amul, Tabaristan (modern-day Iran).
- Died in 310 AH (923 CE) in Baghdad.
- Nicknamed the "Imam of the Exegetes."
Al-Tabari's Tafsir al-Tabari
- Authored a comprehensive Quran commentary: Tafsir al-Tabari (Jami' al-Bayan fi Ta'wil al-Qur'an).
- This work is a crucial text in Islamic studies.
Al-Tabari's Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk
- Wrote Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk (The History of Prophets and Kings).
- A vast history of the world, from creation to al-Tabari's time.
- Became a foundational work in Islamic historical studies.
Al-Tabari's Expertise
- Possessed profound knowledge in theology, linguistics, and jurisprudence.
- His works showcase his broad intellectual scope.
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