Aḥmad b. Yūsuf al-Kātib Ibn al-Dāya (340 AH)

Ibn Daya, originally named Ahmad ibn Yusuf, was a distinguished writer and secretary in the Tulunid court. His expertise in administrative affairs and his eloquent prose made him a central figure in the bureaucratic machinery of his time. He authored several works on governance and administration, reflecting the complexities and challenges of managing a vast and diverse empire. His writings, characterized by their clarity and insight, served as essential guides for contemporary and successive ge...See more