Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ

Ibn Muqaffac was a pioneering figure in Arabic prose literature, known for his translations and adaptations from Middle Persian into Arabic. His most celebrated work is the translation and adaptation of the Pahlavi text 'Kalila wa Dimna', a collection of animal fables aimed at illustrating the art of governance. This work became a cornerstone for Arabic literary prose and was instrumental in introducing Persian wisdom and storytelling techniques into the Arab intellectual and cultural milieu. Hi...See more