How many books has Rifa'a at-Tahtawi written?

Rifa'a at-Tahtawi published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Rifa'a at-Tahtawi's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Takhlīṣ Al-ʾIbrīz Fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz.

Takhlīṣ Al-ʾIbrīz Fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz (1834) is Rifa'a at-Tahtawi's most widely read book.

Egyptian scholar

Rifa'a at-Tahtawi published 1 novel, beginning with Takhlīṣ Al-ʾIbrīz Fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz (1834).

Updated September 2026

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Takhlīṣ Al-ʾIbrīz Fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz
Rifa'a at-Tahtawi's most-read book.

Rifa'a Rafi' at-Tahtawi was an Egyptian writer, teacher, translator, Egyptologist, and intellectual of the Nahda.

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How many books has Rifa'a at-Tahtawi written?: Rifa'a at-Tahtawi published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Rifa'a at-Tahtawi's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Takhlīṣ Al-ʾIbrīz Fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz.
What is Rifa'a at-Tahtawi's last book?: Takhlīṣ Al-ʾIbrīz Fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz (1834).
What is Rifa'a at-Tahtawi's most famous book?: Takhlīṣ Al-ʾIbrīz Fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz (1834) is Rifa'a at-Tahtawi's most widely read book.