محمد بن عبد الملك بن سعيد
محمد بن عبد الملك بن سعيد
The great Almohad wazir of Granada, born 514, who saw the Prophet ﷺ's letter to Heraclius still honoured at Alfonso's court, whom al-Rusafi praised and al-Mansur briefly arrested in 593; he died at Granada in Sha'ban 589 1.
At a glance
- Roles
- Vizier
- Era
- The Crusades, Ayyubids and Mamluks
- Region
- al-Andalus & Europe
- Review
- Draft Completeness 2/5 · Help complete it
Overview
Muhammad ibn Abd al-Malik ibn Said, a vizier whom al-Maqqari describes as distinguished, far-famed, high-minded and rich in wealth. 2
Career
He was born in 514 AH and held many offices for the Almohads in Marrakesh, Salé, Seville and Granada, and his governorship reached over the affairs of Granada. 2
Al-Suhayli mentions him in his commentary on the Sira, and says that he saw the letter of the Messenger of God to Heraclius kept in honour with Alfonso. Al-Rusafi praised him. 2
The Mansur ordered him arrested in 593 AH, and then was pleased with him again. He died in Sha'ban 589 AH in Granada. 2
It should be noted that in the data the year of death (589 AH) comes before the year of arrest (593 AH), which needs review against the source.
Sources
- Nafh al-Tib min Ghusn al-Andalus al-Ratib — al-Maqqari, p. 337-338
- Nafh al-Tib min Ghusn al-Andalus al-Ratib — al-Maqqari, p.337-338
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