34 results for “cairo”

A leading Shafi'i jurist of Egypt who served as chief judge and was recognized as one of the foremost mujtahids of his era. Known for his expertise in usul al-f

Palestinian Hanbali jurist who settled in Cairo. Author of Dalil at-Talib and Ghayat al-Muntaha, key Hanbal...

Egyptian Sufi scholar and prolific author known for 'al-Tabaqat al-Kubra' and 'al-Mizan al-Kubra' on comparative fiqh.

Former Grand Mufti of Egypt, Shafi'i jurist and Azhari scholar known for his traditional Islamic scholarship and engagement with contemporary issues.

Grand Imam of al-Azhar since 2010, one of the most influential Sunni Muslim leaders in the world.

Shadhili Sufi master and author of 'al-Hikam' (Aphorisms), one of the most celebrated texts of Islamic spirituality.

Indian-born scholar who settled in Cairo, author of 'Taj al-Arus,' the largest Arabic dictionary, an...

Egyptian hadith master and author of 'at-Targhib wat-Tarhib,' a celebrated collection of hadiths on encouragement and warning.

Egyptian Maliki jurist, author of the 'Mukhtasar,' the most authoritative reference of Maliki fiqh for centuries.

Andalusian-Egyptian grammarian and mufassir, author of 'al-Bahr al-Muhit,' a major Quran commentary focused on Arabic grammar.

Prolific Egyptian Shafi'i jurist and hadith scholar, one of the most productive authors in Islamic history.

Egyptian hadith scholar, author of 'Majma az-Zawa'id,' a comprehensive compilation of hadiths from major collections not in the Six Books.

Egyptian Islamic activist and author, founder of the Muslim Women's Association and author of 'Return of the Pharaoh' about her imprisonment.

Known as 'Sultan al-Ulama' (Sultan of the Scholars), a Shafi'i jurist renowned for his courage in confronting unjust rulers and his masterwork 'Qawa'id al-Ahkam

Last Shaykh al-Islam of the Ottoman Caliphate and a fierce defender of the Hanafi-Maturidi tradition in the modern era.

Author of 'Lisan al-Arab,' the most comprehensive classical dictionary of the Arabic language.

Grand Imam of al-Azhar and author of widely studied commentaries on Shafi'i fiqh and Ash'ari theology.

Egyptian Shafi'i jurist and father of Shams ad-Din ar-Ramli, both major authorities in later Shafi'i jurisprudence.

Maliki jurist and author of 'al-Madkhal,' a detailed work on Islamic etiquette, religious practices, and social customs.

Egyptian Hanafi jurist, author of 'al-Ashbah wan-Naza'ir,' a masterwork on Islamic legal maxims and principles.

Egyptian scholar and author of 'Fayd al-Qadir,' the most extensive commentary on as-Suyuti's 'al-Jami as-Saghir' hadith collection.

Egyptian Maliki scholar and author of 'Jawharat at-Tawhid,' a famous creed poem on Ash'ari theology that is widely memorized.

First Maliki Grand Imam of al-Azhar, author of the most widely studied commentary on Khalil's Mukhtasar.

Syrian-Egyptian Islamic reformer, student of Muhammad Abduh, and author of 'Tafsir al-Manar,' an influential rationalist Quran commentary.

Egyptian scholar and historian, author of popular works on Islamic history, jurisprudence, and the history of Islamic legislation.

Chief judge of Egypt and author of 'Tadhkirat as-Sami wal-Mutakallim,' a classic text on the etiquette of learning and teaching.

Egyptian Azhari scholar and author of 'Fath al-Mun'im,' a modern commentary on Sahih Muslim.

Egyptian Islamic scholar and author of popular, accessible books on fiqh, seerah, and Islamic behavior widely used across the Arab world.

...th the Shadhili order, he debated Ibn Taymiyyah publicly in Cairo on issues of tasawwuf. His works are used in traditional Is...

Major Shafi'i scholar of Cairo, author of Mughni al-Muhtaj, the most widely taught Shafi'i...

A major Hanafi hadith scholar from Zayla (Somalia). Author of Nasb al-Rayah, the most comprehensive collection of hadith evidence for Hanafi positions.

Known as 'the little al-Shafi'i,' one of the two supreme Shafi'i authorities of the 16th century alongside Ibn Hajar al-Haytami. His Nihayat al-Muhtaj is a stan

One of the greatest Hanafi jurists of the 15th century. His Fath al-Qadir (commentary on al-Hidayah) is the most analytically rigorous Hanafi legal work.

A towering Egyptian scholar (1898-1974 CE), professor at Cairo University and al-Azhar, author of landmark works in Islami...