Abdul Rahman bin Futais and his civilizational role in Andalusia (348 - 402 AH / 959 - 1011 AD)

Abstract

The pages of this research were devoted to studying the cultural role of one of the Andalusian scholars, Abd al-Rahman Ibn Futais, as his role and his scientific writings had an impact on the development of the intellectual movement in Andalusia, especially since he specialized in more than one science, and he also held a number of administrative positions that increased the importance of his cultural role. The research was divided into several sections, the first of which dealt with his personal life, his name, lineage, and nickname. The second section was devoted to his role in intellectual life, while the third dealt with his contributions to the administrative side through the positions he held.