Ali ibn Muhammad ibn al-Walid
Dāʿī al-Muṭlaq of Tayyibi Isma'ilism
Born
None
None years ago
Died
December 21st, 1215
809 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Yemen
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Born around 1128, served as Dāʿī al-Muṭlaq for the Tayyibi Isma'ilism sect, providing leadership and guiding followers through challenging times. Presided over significant doctrinal developments and community organization. Death occurred on December 21, 1215.
Led the Tayyibi Isma'ilism sect
Oversaw the spread of Isma'ili teachings
Strengthened community structures
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