Ibn Arafa

Ifriqiyan imam
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Ibn Arafa

Summary

Ibn Arafa is a human[1]. Born in Tunis[2], he… he was born on October 14, 1316[3]. He passed away in Tunis[4]. He died on January 4, 1401[5]. He worked as an ulema[6], Islamic jurist[7], mufti[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tunis[2], Ibn Arafa…
  • Ibn Arafa died in Tunis[4].
  • Ibn Arafa was born on October 14, 1316[3].
  • Ibn Arafa died on January 4, 1401[5].
  • Ibn Arafa is buried at Jellaz cemetery[11].
  • Ibn Arafa held citizenship in Ifriqiya[12].
  • Arabic was Ibn Arafa's native language[13].
  • Ibn Arafa's professions included ulema[6].
  • Ibn Arafa's professions included Islamic jurist[7].
  • Ibn Arafa's professions included mufti[8].
  • Ibn Arafa worked as a teacher[9].
  • A notable student of Ibn Arafa was Mohamed al-Oubbi[14].
  • A notable student of Ibn Arafa was Abū al-Qāsim ibn Ahmad al-Burzulī[15].
  • A notable student of Ibn Arafa was Ibn Marzuq[16].
  • A notable student of Ibn Arafa was Khalil ibn Harun al-Sanhaji[17].
  • Ibn Arafa's religion is recorded as Islam[18].
  • Ibn Arafa is recorded as male[19].
  • Ibn Arafa's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ibn Arafa's honorific prefix is recorded as Al-Imam[21].
  • Ibn Arafa's family name is recorded as Arafa[22].
  • Ibn Arafa's given name is recorded as Muhammad[23].
  • Ibn Arafa studied under Muḥammad ibn Aḥmad Tilimsānī[24].
  • Ibn Arafa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[25].
  • Ibn Arafa's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'ابن عرفة'}[26].
  • Ibn Arafa's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'أبو عبد الله'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Ibn Arafa's place of birth was Tunis[2]. He was born on October 14, 1316[3]. Arabic was his native language[13].

Education

Ibn Arafa studied under Muḥammad ibn Aḥmad Tilimsānī[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ulema[6], Islamic jurist[7], mufti[8], and teacher[9]. Notable students include Mohamed al-Oubbi[14], a muhaddith[28]; Abū al-Qāsim ibn Ahmad al-Burzulī[15], a mufti[29], 1340–1440[30]; Ibn Marzuq[16], an Islamic jurist[31], 1310–1379[32]; and Khalil ibn Harun al-Sanhaji[17], an Islamic jurist[33], 1365–1423[34], of Kingdom of Tlemcen[35].

Personal Life

Ibn Arafa's religion is recorded as Islam[18].

Death and Burial

Ibn Arafa died on January 4, 1401[5]. He passed away in Tunis[4]. Burial took place at Jellaz cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ibn Arafa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Sidi Boushaki[37], a scientist[38], 1394–1453[39], specialised in tafsir[40].

FAQs

Where was Ibn Arafa born?

Ibn Arafa was born in Tunis[2].

Where did Ibn Arafa die?

Ibn Arafa passed away in Tunis[4].

What did Ibn Arafa do for work?

Ibn Arafa worked as ulema[6], Islamic jurist[7], mufti[8], and teacher[9].

Who did Ibn Arafa influence?

Ibn Arafa has been cited as an influence by Sidi Boushaki[37].

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  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation ulema, Islamic jurist, mufti +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Place of birth Tunis
    Honorific prefix Al-Imam
    Country of citizenship Ifriqiya
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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