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Name Origin

Yaqub is an Arabic given name meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who follows'. It originates from the biblical patriarch Jacob, who was known for his cunning and ambition.

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Famous People

Yaqub ibn al-Layth as-Saffar (852-901)

Military Leader and Founder of the Saffarid dynasty

  • Established the Saffarid dynasty in Sistan (present-day Afghanistan and Iran)
  • Conquered vast territories in Persia, including parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan

Yaqub ibn Yusuf al-Kinani (1257-1340)

Scholar and Historian

  • Authored the comprehensive historical work 'Kitab al-'Ibar'

Yaqub bin Ahmad Al-Sharif (1780-1869)

Scholar and Sufi Imam

  • Established a significant Sufi order in Morocco
  • Known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and theology