The Biography of the Poet Sadr Al-Deen Ibn Al-Wakil, 716 A.H

Abstract

The present study is concerned with verifying the biography of the poet

Sadr Ad-Dian Mohammad Omar, also known as Ibn Al-Wakil, ( died in 716AH

). It sheds light on his character and acquaintantances; it starts with a brief

introduction about him including his name, penname, and title, date of birth,

education, occupation, scholars, family, writings and death.

The researcher gives also a description of the two accredited manuscripts:

that of the National Library of Tunisia and the published copy in the book

named “Alwafi Bilwafayat” by Salah el-Din As-Safadi ( died in 764 AH ) He

explained the difference between these copies and reproduced the text in a

way as close to the original as possible.