taught him, and he is well known for his classical commentary of the Quran named Tafsir al-Qurtubi.

Biography

He was born in Qurtubah (modern-day Córdoba), Al-Andalus, in the 13th century. His father was a farmer and died during a Spanish attack in 1230. During his youth, he contributed to his family by carrying clay for use in potteries. He finished his education in Qurtubah

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