Al-Khatib al-Baghdadi
Muslim scholar and historian (1002–1071) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Abū Bakr Aḥmad ibn ʿAlī ibn Thābit ibn Aḥmad ibn Māhdī al-Shāfiʿī, commonly known as al-Khaṭīb al-Baghdādī (Arabic: الخطيب البغدادي) or "the lecturer from Baghdad" (10 May 1002 – 5 September 1071; 392 AH-463 AH), was a Sunni Muslim scholar known for being one of the foremost leading hadith scholars and historians at his time.[6] He is widely considered an important authority in hadith, fiqh and history.[7]
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Personal | |
Born | 24 Jumadi' al-Thani, 392 A.H/May 10, 1002 C.E |
Died | 7 Zulhijja, 463 A.H/ September 5, 1071 C.E |
Religion | Islam |
Era | Islamic golden age |
Region | Iraq |
Denomination | Sunni |
Jurisprudence | Shafi'i[1] |
Creed | Ash'ari[1][2][3][4][5] |
Main interest(s) | Hadith, Fiqh, History |
Notable work(s) | History of Baghdad |
Occupation | Islamic scholar, Muhaddith, Muslim Jurist, Historian |
Muslim leader | |
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