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Bishr al-Ḥāfī

Personnalité historique

Bishr ibn al-Ḥārith, nicknamed al-Ḥāfī, “the barefoot one” (150-227 AH / 767-841), ascetic from Baghdad, repentant traditionist from his youth. Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal held him in great esteem. His words about sincerity and discretion are famous.