Abul Qasim Husain ibn Ruh

Abul Qasim Husain ibn Ruh (305 A.H. - 326 A.H.). Abu Ja'far's

daughter, Umme Kulsum, has related as follows "Husain ibn Ruh was

my father's agent for many years. He looked after the property and

conveyed his secret messages to those concerned. He was most

zealous in the service of my father, who trusted him implicitly."

Although her father had another friend and loyal patron, Abu Ja'far

ibn Ahmad, he saw fit to choose Abul Qasim Husain ibn Ruh to be his

successor, and his appointment was very welcome. He was

esteemed by everyone and was acknowledged as a most learned

man. He died in the year 326 A.H., and his grave is near the house

of Ali ibn Ahmad Nubakhti, at a point beyond the Shawk bridge and

towards the city gate at Baghdad.