Conversation so far:
At what age did Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi begin showing an interest in philosophical ideas?
CANNOTANSWER.
Who influenced his philosophy?
CANNOTANSWER.
How did living in Basra affect his life?
While in Basra, he made a living as a language teacher.
He was said to have lived a pious and simple life, performing the pilgrimage to Mecca almost every year.

Question: Were his parents the same religion as him?
Self-contained rewrite: Were Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi's parents the same religion as him?