Today, we will discuss about Al-Farabi,
Muslim Philosopher who expert at theology, music, and also logica. And, other
popular as philosopher, he also popular with his simple lifestyle. He is one
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Al-Farabi or his complete name Abu Nashr
at-Turki al-Farabi al-Hakim, is one Muslim Philosopher . He has original name
Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Tharkan. He born at 870 AD at Central Asia and die at
Damascus, Syria, at 950 AD. Al-Farabi, such as mentioned by Imam Dhahabi and
Philip.K.Hitti, is Turkish Descedant.
His biography, explained completely by Imam Dhahabi.
According Imam Dhahabi, Farabi came to
Baghdad , Abbasid Caliphate Capital, and studied language and philosophy. One
from his teacher at Baghdad is Matta ibn Yunus, one philosopher and logical
expert at Baghdad. After this, Farabi went to Harran and studied to John ibn
Jilan, one Christiant teacher. He also doing journey to Egypt and Damascus,
Syria.
From teacher of Farabi, other Matta ibn
Yunus that one Christiant Translatter who
many translate Greek Philosophy, also Abu Bakar as-Saraj who teach him
Arabic Literatures.
Harran, one destination city that became
Farabi s study place, is center from Greek Culture at Anatolia. Al-Farabi focuss at several knowledges, such
as language, mathematics, chemisfry, astronomy, military knowledge, theology,
and others. Researcher Nurul Azizah, mentioned that Farabi busy with knowledge
, until he doesnt near with Abbasid Rulers at his age.
According Imam Dhahabi, several mens ask
Farabi: “Who more great? You or Aristoteles ( one great Greek Philosopher)? .”
Farabi answer: “If i meet Aristoteles, i will became his senior student.”
Al-Farabi, can speak with several languages, such as Kurdish, Persians, and also Turkish. Imam
Dhahabi mentioned that Al-Farabi can speak at 70 languages. According Nurul
Azizah, Al-Farabi , originally mastered many languages, but he also can speak fluently at Persians,
Kurdish, and Turkish. Imam Dhahabi quote one Farabi s statement: “Who search
guide from philosophy, Allah will misleading him.”. Al-Farabi s works,
according Imam Dhahabi, focuss at theology and mathematics.
According Philip.K.Hitti, Al-Farabi s
philosophy influenced by several Greek Philosophers, such as Plato and
Aristoteles. One Farabi s work, totled Risalah Fushush al-Hikam and Risalah
fi Ara Ahl al-Madinah al-Fadhilah. And, one Farabi s work, al-Siyasah
al-Madaniyah , inspired by Republic by Plato and also Politic by
Aristoteles.
And, Farabi s work make Sayf al Dawla al
Hamdani, Syrian Ruler from Hamdan Dynasty interest. Sayf al-Dawla al-Hamdani is
Syrian Ruler from Tribe of Thaglib who can seized Aleppo and Homs from Ikhsid
Dynasty. Farabi came to Damascus and give lecturer at this city. Sayf al Dawla
interest. Sayf al-Dawla give 4 Dirham as wages to Al-Farabi. According Imam
Dhahabi, Al-Farabi is simple philosopher. He doesnt proud himself with clothes
and home.
At 950 AD, Al-Farabi die and his
corps prayed by Sayf al-Dawla. He die at
80 years old. And, after his die, he burried at Tomb of Bab ash-Shagir. May
Allah Subhanahuwataala bless him.
Refrences:
Hitti, Philip.K: History Of The Arabs:
Rujukan Induk dan Paling Otoritatif Tentang Sejarah Peradaban Islam,
Penerbit Serambi, 2006 M.
Imam ad-Dhahabi: Siyar Alam an-Nubala:
Mutiara Kisah Pilihan Orang orang Cemerlang Dalam Sejarah Islam ( edisi
ringkas oleh DR.Sulaiman al-Asyqar), Penerbit al-Kautsar, 2019 M.
Azizah, Nurul: Biografi
Al-Farabi dan Penemuannya di Bidang Filsafat, accesed at 14 September,
2025, 09: 32 AM.
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