Ibn Dihya al-Kalby

Moroccan scholar
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Ibn Dihya al-Kalby

Summary

Ibn Dihya al-Kalby is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dénia[2]. He was born on 1149[3]. He passed away in Cairo[4]. He died on 1236[5]. He worked as a muhaddith[6], poet[7], historian[8], and literary scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's place of birth was Dénia[2].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby died in Cairo[4].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby was born on 1149[3].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby died on 1236[5].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's professions included muhaddith[6].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby worked as a poet[7].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's professions included historian[8].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby worked as a literary scholar[9].
  • A notable student of Ibn Dihya al-Kalby was Abu-Shama al-Maqdissí[11].
  • A notable student of Ibn Dihya al-Kalby was Ibn al-Salah[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Ibn Dihya al-Kalby is Q12183891[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Ibn Dihya al-Kalby is Q12179943[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ibn Dihya al-Kalby is Adāʼ mā wjb min bayān waḍʻ alwḍāʻyn fī Rajab[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Ibn Dihya al-Kalby is Q141196742[16].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's religion is recorded as Islam[17].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby is recorded as male[18].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's given name is recorded as Umar[20].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby studied under Ḫalaf Ibn-ʿAbd-al-Malik Ibn-Baškuwāl[21].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby studied under Ibn Zarqun[22].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby studied under Abu'l-Faraj ibn al-Jawzi[23].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's described by source is recorded as al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[24].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[25].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's name in native language is recorded as عمر بن الحسن بن علي بن محمد الكلبي الأندلسي[26].
  • Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ibn Dihya al-Kalby was born in Dénia[2]. He was born on 1149[3].

Education

Studied under Ḫalaf Ibn-ʿAbd-al-Malik Ibn-Baškuwāl[21], a historian[28], 1101–1183[29]; Ibn Zarqun[22], a muhaddith[30], 1109–1190[31], of Almohad Caliphate[32]; and Abu'l-Faraj ibn al-Jawzi[23], a muhaddith[33], 1116–1200[34], of Abbasid Caliphate[35], specialised in fiqh[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include muhaddith[6], poet[7], historian[8], and literary scholar[9]. Notable students include Abu-Shama al-Maqdissí[11], an ulema[37], 1203–1267[38], specialised in history[39] and Ibn al-Salah[12], a muhaddith[40], 1181–1245[41], specialised in fiqh[42].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q12183891[13], a literary work[43]; Q12179943[14], a literary work[44]; Adāʼ mā wjb min bayān waḍʻ alwḍāʻyn fī Rajab[15], a written work[45]; and Q141196742[16].

Personal Life

Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's religion is recorded as Islam[17].

Death and Burial

Ibn Dihya al-Kalby died on 1236[5]. He died in Cairo[4].

Why It Matters

Ibn Dihya al-Kalby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Ibn Dihya al-Kalby born?

Ibn Dihya al-Kalby's place of birth was Dénia[2].

Where did Ibn Dihya al-Kalby die?

Ibn Dihya al-Kalby died in Cairo[4].

What did Ibn Dihya al-Kalby do for work?

Ibn Dihya al-Kalby worked as muhaddith[6], poet[7], historian[8], and literary scholar[9].

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5h ago · TheEagle107 · 2026-08-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of Ḫalaf Ibn-ʿAbd-al-Malik Ibn-Baškuwāl, Ibn Zarqun, Abu'l-Faraj ibn al-Jawzi
    Madhhab Ẓāhirī
    Notable work Q12183891, Q12179943, Adāʼ mā wjb min bayān waḍʻ alwḍāʻyn fī Rajab +1
    Student Abu-Shama al-Maqdissí, Ibn al-Salah
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  2. 23h ago · TheEagle107 · 2026-08-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of Ḫalaf Ibn-ʿAbd-al-Malik Ibn-Baškuwāl, Ibn Zarqun, Abu'l-Faraj ibn al-Jawzi
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  3. 8d ago · ForzaGreen · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Notable work Q12183891, Q12179943, Adāʼ mā wjb min bayān waḍʻ alwḍāʻyn fī Rajab +1
    Religion or worldview Islam
    Student of Ḫalaf Ibn-ʿAbd-al-Malik Ibn-Baškuwāl, Ibn Zarqun, Abu'l-Faraj ibn al-Jawzi
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