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Al-Qushayri

Known for spiritual instruction, theology, and the Qushayri Risala.

376-465 AH / 986-1072 CENishapurTheologian and Sufi author

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Al-Qushayri Theologian and Sufi author

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Al-Qushayri is presented as theologian and sufi author associated with Nishapur. The working chronology for this record is 376-465 AH / 986-1072 CE. Known for spiritual instruction, theology, and the Qushayri Risala.

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376-465 AH / 986-1072 CE

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