Ibn al-Muqaffa' books in order
8th-century Persian author and translator
- Lived
- 724–840
- Country
- Umayyad Caliphate
- Books
- 1
Ibn al-Muqaffa' published 1 novel, beginning with Kalila and Demna (750).
Updated September 2026
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Kalila and Demna
Ibn al-Muqaffa''s most-read book.
Ibn al-Muqaffa' books in order of publication
Kalila and Demna (750)
About Ibn al-Muqaffa'
Abū Muhammad ʿAbd Allāh Rūzbih ibn Dādūya, born Rōzbih pūr-i Dādōē, more commonly known as Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ, was a Persian translator, philosopher, author and thinker who wrote in the Arabic language. He bore the name Rōzbeh/Rūzbeh before his comparatively late conversion to Islam from Manichaeism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ibn al-Muqaffa' FAQ
- How many books has Ibn al-Muqaffa' written?
- Ibn al-Muqaffa' published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ibn al-Muqaffa''s books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kalila and Demna.
- What is Ibn al-Muqaffa''s most famous book?
- Kalila and Demna (750) is Ibn al-Muqaffa''s most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.