Ibn Sab'in

Deceased Person

1217 – 1269

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Who was Ibn Sab'in?

Abu Mohammed Abd el-Hakh Ibn Sabin was a Sufi philosopher, the last philosopher of the Andalus in the west land of Islamic world. He was born in 1217 in Spain and lived in Ceuta. He was known for his replies to questions sent to him by Frederick II, ruler of Sicily. He died in 1269 in Mecca. He was also known for his knowledge of religions and the "hidden sciences."

His school is a combination of philosophical and Gnostic thoughts.

He was recognized by Michele Amari as the author, among others, of the responses to the famous Sicilian Questions of Frederick II of Hohenstaufen.

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Born
1217
Spain
Also known as
  • Mohammad Ibn Abd-al-Haq Ibn Sab’in
Religion
  • Islam
Died
1269
Mecca

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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