Muhammad al-Idrisi published 1 novel, beginning with Tabula Rogeriana (1154).
Updated September 2026
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Tabula Rogeriana
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Tabula Rogeriana (1154)
About Muhammad al-Idrisi
Abu Abdullah Muhammad al-Idrisi al-Qurtubi al-Hasani as-Sabti, or simply al-Idrisi, was an Arab Muslim geographer and cartographer who served in the court of King Roger II at Palermo, Sicily. Muhammad al-Idrisi was born in Ceuta, then belonging to the Almoravid dynasty. He created the Tabula Rogeriana, one of the most advanced medieval world maps. al-Idrisi stands as one of the most celebrated cartographers and geographical scholars from the Islamic world, exemplifying the intellectual figures who preserved and advanced the Arabic culture and traditions during the Era of the Normans in medieval Sicily.
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Muhammad al-Idrisi FAQ
- How many books has Muhammad al-Idrisi written?
- Muhammad al-Idrisi published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Muhammad al-Idrisi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tabula Rogeriana.
- What is Muhammad al-Idrisi's last book?
- Tabula Rogeriana (1154).
- What is Muhammad al-Idrisi's most famous book?
- Tabula Rogeriana (1154) is Muhammad al-Idrisi's most widely read book.
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