Ibrahim Qunanbaiūly was a Kazakh poet, composer and Hanafi Maturidi theologian philosopher. He was also a cultural reformer toward European and Russian cultures on the basis of enlightened Islam. Among Kazakhs he is known simply as Abai. Wikipedia
Born: August 10, 1845, Semipalatinsk County
Died: July 6, 1904 (age 58 years), Semipalatinsk County
Education: Ahmet Riza Mosque-Madrasah
Parents: Qunanbai Uskenbayev and Uljan Qunanbayuli
Children: Magauiya Qunanbaiuli, Akylbai Abayuly Kunanbaev, Kulbadan Abayovna, and more
Spouse: Dilda Alshinbayovna
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