hiː wʌz ˈɔːlsoʊ nˈoʊn fɔːɹ hɪz nˈɑːlɪdʒ ʌvðə "hˈɪdən sˈaɪənsᵻz" ænd wʌz wˈɛl vˈɜːst ɪn nˈɑːlɪdʒ ʌv ɪslˈɑːm ænd ʌv ˈʌðɚ ɹᵻlˈɪdʒənz.
He was also known for his knowledge of the "hidden sciences" and was well versed in knowledge of Islam and of other religions.