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Ibn Hazm

Type Figure Region Al-Andalus Time 994–1064 Also known as Ibn Hazam

Ibn Hazm (994–1064) was a famous Andalusian scholar, jurist, theologian, and man of letters, born in Cordoba.

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  1. 994–1013Cordoba · CordobaBorn into a prominent Cordoba family, he received training in literature, jurisprudence, and theology from childhood. In 1013 Cordoba was sacked amid the fitna, the family fled into exile, his political prospects were dashed, and he turned instead to writing and scholarly debate.
  2. 1013–1027Seville · SevilleDuring his exile he served at the courts of the taifa of Seville and elsewhere, briefly holding the office of minister, before losing favor again amid political infighting. This period gave him observations on the politics and religious factions of the taifas, providing a real-world background for his later theological works.
  3. 1027–1064Mantahish · Al-AndalusIn his later years he retired to Mantahish, completing Tawq al-Hamama, al-Muhakkama, and a large body of juridical and theological works. He died there on June 15, 1064, leaving a vast corpus spanning literature, history, and religious debate.

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