About “Al-ʿIqd al-Farīd”
Al-ʿIqd al-Farīd is an anthology written by Ibn ʿAbd Rabbih, an Arab writer and poet from Córdoba in Al-Andalus. The work aims to gather knowledge that a well-informed person needed to be seen as cultured and refined in society. It reflects the intellectual and cultural interests of the time, drawing from various fields of study. Ibn ʿAbd Rabbih lived between 860 and 940 and is known for his contributions to literature and scholarship in Al-Andalus. The book serves as a compilation of wisdom and information intended for educated readers. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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