Al-Khasib, the chief of the revenue-office in Egypt
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Buraydah ibn al-Khasib
christopher green 5/06/05
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Al-Khasib, the chief of the revenue-office in Egypt, once asked Abu Nuwas from what family he came; “My talents,” replied Abu Nuwus, “stand me in stead of noble birth.” Al-Khasib asked him no more questions after that.
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Ibrahim bin al-Khasib in Arabian Nights: Appendix I
christopher green 5/06/05