Sayf ibn Umar
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Sayf ibn umar Usayyidi Tamimi (d. 796 AD/180 AH), was an early Islamic historian. He was from Bani Tamim tribe. He belongs to the school of Kufa. In his reports, he represents the Iraqi view of history. His works affected by tribal traditions of Banu Tamim
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Banu Tamim
Banī Tamīm Tamim is one of the largest of all Arab tribes. Their history goes back to pre-Islamic times....
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Works
- Kitab al-Jamal wa mansir Aisha wa Ali: This work deals with killing of Uthman ibn Affan, the third Muslim caliph. Saif transmitted his report through Shoayb ibn Ibrahim.
- Kitab Futuh al-Kabir wa Riddah