Abu Hammu Musa II

أبو حمو موسى الثاني (Known as "Abu Hammu II")

Zayyanid Sultan of Tlemcen, Poet, Author of Wasitat al-Suluk

Born 1323

Al-Andalus, Spain

Passed Away Nov 21, 1389 Tlemcen, Algeria

Lifespan 66 years old

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"Rule by justice, for power without equity is but a temporary shadow over the earth."

Archival Overview

Warrior sultan, gifted poet, and philosopher-king of the Zayyanid dynasty who restored the Kingdom of Tlemcen and authored the renowned mirror-for-princes Wasitat al-Suluk.

Biographical Record

Born into royal exile in Al-Andalus, Abu Hammu Musa II waged an arduous campaign to recapture Tlemcen from Marinid occupation in 1359, restoring the independence of the Zayyanid state. He revived the court into a celebrated haven for scholars, including both Ibn Khaldun brothers.

An accomplished poet and political philosopher, he composed Wasitat al-Suluk fi Siyasat al-Muluk (The Mediator of Conduct in the Politics of Kings), an enduring political treatise on statecraft, ethics, and civic governance.

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Final Resting Place

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Sidi Brahim Mausoleum
Tlemcen, Algeria

                         GPS: 34.8828, -1.3167                    

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