Yusuf bin Ahmad al-Kawneyn يوسف بن أحمد الكونين | |
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Title | Sheikh |
Personal | |
Born | Zeila in the 10th century |
Religion | Islam |
Era | 10th century |
Jurisprudence | Shafi'i |
Main interest(s) | Islamic literature, Islamic philosophy |
Yusuf bin Ahmad al-Kawneyn (Arabic: يوسف بن أحمد الكونين) (b. 10th century),[1][2] popularly known as Aw Barkhadle ("Blessed Father")[3] or Yusuf Al Kownayn, was an Islamic scholar and traveler based in Zeila, Somalia. According to Dr. Enrico Cerulli, Yusuf Al Kawneyn is referenced in the Harar manuscripts.