Introducing: Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406 AD)

The Muslims have a rich heritage of education, culture and language. It will benefit the world at large to get acquainted with some towering personalities from their history. These extraordinary scientists, scholars, poets and philosophers carved a niche for themselves in research and innovation that became the basis of some of the theories and concepts we take for granted in the modern world today.

One of these great people was Ibne Khaldun (Abū Zayd ‘Abd ar-Raḥmān ibn Muḥammad ibn Khaldūn al-Ḥaḍramī). He is best known for his book, the Muqaddimah. His father name was Muhammad Bin Khaldun. He was born in Tunisia in 1332 and died in 1406. He worked on many social sciences and emphasized the importance of empirical facts. He held close to his heart the importance of tribal solidarity as one of the greatest drivers for change. He wrote many books like Gist of the Compendium on the Principles of Religion, A. Guide For Those Who Try to Clarify Problems, The Muqaddimah, Autobiography and many more.

His thought process enlightens us with the forward approach he possessed. It shows us that change has always been valued and was an area of serious focus by the scholars of that time. Tribal solidarity indeed helps to foster this process as it is the unity of thought that results in action. Hence the people of that age realized that to revolutionize things they needed to have an initial consensus of thought.

The Arab and Muslim legacy from that golden era is a treasure trove that the world needs the keys to. Muslims today should understand that they need to remain connected and be conscious of who they are so that they can feel inspired and make a difference.

The intellectual life and work of Ibne Khurdun is known to the world. It is the aspiration of Mentors Linguist to bring into the limelight the contributions made by such remarkable individuals and help you delve into their literary and intellectual contributions.