Al-Jahiz Portrait, artistic impression

Artistic impression of Al-Jahiz, by Ali Amro.

Abu Othman Amr bin Bahr (776 – 868), generally known by his nickname Al-Jahiz, which means ‘goggle eyed”, was an Arab scholar from African descent who lived in the 8th and 9th centuries in modern day Iraq. He is widely known for his excellent work of literature and authored many books.