Al-Shafi'i

Al-Shafi'i (767–820) was an islamic jurist, muhaddith and qadi.

Also recorded as Imam Shafi; Imam al-Shafi'i; Muhammad ibn Idris Al-Shafi'i; Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Idris Al-Shafi'i.

Overview

Born at Gaza City in 767, died at El-Fustat in 820.

In detail

training under Malik ibn Anas, Muhammad al-Shaybani and Sufyan ibn `Uyaynah is recorded. Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Ishaq Ibn Rahwayh and Al-Muzani are recorded as having studied under Al-Shafi'i. the recorded working language is Arabic.

The field of work recorded is fiqh and science of hadith.

Works named in the authority record are Al-Risala, Kitab al-Umm and Musnad al-Shafi'i.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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“Al-Shafi'i”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q294281: Al-Shafi'i
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