Scientists From Constantine And The Andalusian Capital During The Hafsid Era

Abstract

The Hafsid era was a bright era for Constantine, where cultural life flourished thanks to the factors that encouraged activity, especially the attention of kings and princes to scholars, writers, and jurists, and granting them high status. They spread knowledge and literature, presented valuable works for the princes of the city, and praised their achievements. For example, we can mention scholars of the great scientific institutions like Al-Qunfudhzi and Al-Mallari, as well as scholars of Al-Badisi and Al-Fakkuni, and others. What also contributed to activating the scientific movement were the strong cultural ties and communication bridges between the jurists and scholars of Constantine and the people of the Maghreb, Mashreq, and Andalusia. These ties were based on mutual contact, either through diplomatic activity, brotherly messages, Hajj trips, or scientific expeditions. Thus, intellectual cross-pollination occurred despite the political fragmentation that existed between the regions of the Islamic