Nu'man Ḥanīfa
8th-century Sunni theologian and jurist
699 — 767
Quick Facts
Profession
8th-century Sunni theologian and jurist
Born
September 5, 699
Died
767 (age ~68)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
merchant, Islamic jurist, ulema
Born in KufaDied in Baghdad
699
Born in Kufa (0699-09-05)
767
Died in Baghdad
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nu'man Ḥanīfa?+
Nu'man Ḥanīfa is 8th-century Sunni theologian and jurist. Born in 699.
When was Nu'man Ḥanīfa born?+
Nu'man Ḥanīfa was born on September 5, 699.
When did Nu'man Ḥanīfa die?+
Nu'man Ḥanīfa died in 767, at approximately 68 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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