Ibn al-Arif

Background

Ibn al-Arif was born, and spent most of his life, in Almeria in Al-Andalus at the height of the Almoravid power.

Career

His father came from Tangier and his family belonged to the Berber tribe of the Sanhaja. According to Ibn al-Abbar, either "the sultan was convinced of Ibn al-Arif's excellence and piety and ordered him to be released and escorted to Ceuta" where he died of an illness, or "Ibn al-Arif was poisoned on his return journey, while making the sea crossing." His tomb is in Marrakech.

Views

In 1141 both men were called to Marrakech by the sultan Ali ibn Yusuf, where they were accused of "professing heterodox doctrines." Ibn al-Arif defended himself and was released, but died shortly after.

Connections

followers:

Ibn Barrajan