Al-Jahiz published 1 novel. The best-known is Book of Misers.
Updated September 2026
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Book of Misers
Al-Jahiz's most-read book.
Al-Jahiz books in order of publication
Book of Misers (1997)
About Al-Jahiz
Abu Uthman Amr ibn Bahr al-Kinani al-Basri, commonly known as al-Jahiz, was an Arab Muslim theologian, intellectual, and litterateur known for his individual Arabic prose. A polymath who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate, he was the author of works of literature, theology, zoology, philosophy, grammar, dialectics, rhetoric, philology, linguistics, and politico-religious polemics. His extensive zoological work has been credited with describing principles related to natural selection, ethology, and the functions of an ecosystem.
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Al-Jahiz FAQ
- How many books has Al-Jahiz written?
- Al-Jahiz published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Al-Jahiz's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Book of Misers.
- What is Al-Jahiz's most famous book?
- Book of Misers is Al-Jahiz's most widely read book.
- Does Al-Jahiz write under a pen name?
- Yes: Al-Jahiz has also published as الجاحظ.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.