Tawus ibn Kaysan: What are the most prominent features of his life?
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Tawus ibn Kaysan was a venerable Tabi'i from the leading figures of Yemen. Originally from Persia, he was born in the year 33 AH and passed away in 106 AH. He was distinguished by his engagement in knowledge, especially Hadith and Fiqh, as well as by his asceticism, piety, and abstinence. He was also known for advising and admonishing rulers. Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik prayed over him. Scholars unanimously agreed upon his eminence, virtue, knowledge, righteousness, strong memory, and steadfastness.
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