Al-Khattab ibn al-Hasan ibn Abi'l-Hifaz explained

Al-Khattab ibn al-Hasan ibn Abi'l-Hifaz was a warrior, poet and theologian, who became Dhu'ayb ibn Musa's principal aide, and an important asset to the Sulayhid dynasty and Tayyibi Isma'ilism cause, until his murder by his nephews in a dispute over control of al-Hajur in 1138. Al-Khattab was succeeded as chief assistant (maʾdhūn) by Ibrahim ibn al-Husayn al-Hamidi.

Life

al-Khattab was milk brother to Arwa al-Sulayhi and chief of the tribe of Hajur from Qodam in Hamdaan. During the time of Arwa al-Sulayhi, he faced challenges from his brother Sulaiman. Al-Khattab finally went to battle against him and in one of the encounters, Sulaiman was killed.

al-Khattab took Sulaiman's sons under his care. However, instigated by Sulaiman's supporters, the sons killed al-Khattab in the year 1138.

He was Dhu'ayb ibn Musa's principal aide and a warrior, poet and theologian.[1]

Books

He authored theological works likeMuneerat ul Basaair[2] and Ghayat ul Mawaleed.[3] He has also written a collection of poems.[4]

See also

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Meri, Josef W.. Medieval Islamic Civilization: A-K, index. Taylor & Francis. 2006. 9780415966917. 70.
  2. Web site: al-Sultan al-Khattab b. al-Hasan b. Abi al-Hifaz The Institute of Ismaili Studies. 2020-09-27. www.iis.ac.uk.
  3. Book: Ivanow, Lewis. Ismailitica. 20-21, 56-57.
  4. Web site: Giant of Ismaili studies honored by younger generation. 2020-09-27. international.ucla.edu.