Yusuf bin Ahmad al-Kawneyn
Yusuf bin Ahmad al-Kawneyn يوسف بن أحمد الكونين | |
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Shrine of Al-Kawneyn in Aw-Barkhadle, Somaliland | |
| Title | Sheikh |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Zeila in the 10th century |
| Era | 10th century |
| Main interest(s) | Islamic literature, Islamic philosophy |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Jurisprudence | Shafi'i |
Yusuf bin Ahmad al-Kawneyn (Arabic: يوسف بن أحمد الكونين) (b. 10th century), popularly known as Aw Barkhadle ("Blessed Father") or Yusuf Al Kownayn, was an Islamic scholar and traveler based in Zeila, Somaliland. According to Dr. Enrico Cerulli, Yusuf Al Kawneyn is referenced in the Harar manuscripts.