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Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam

1181 – 1262

Theologian

Islamic juristQur'anic exegeteMuhaddith
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About Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam

Lived 1181 – 1262 (aged 80–81). Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam was an islamic jurist, qur'anic exegete, muhaddith and writer.

Works He produced a number of brilliant works in Shafi'i jurisprudence, Qur'anic jurisprudence tafsir, methodological fundamentals in Sacred Law, formal legal opinion, government and Sufism though his main and enduring contribution was his masterpiece on Islamic legal principles . Some of his more popular works are on:

Qur'an Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Azim, Mukhtasar al-Nukat wa'l 'Uyun lil Imam al-Mawardi, Al-Isharah ila al-Ijaz, Fawa'id fi Mushkil al-Qur'an Amali

Hadith / Sirah Mukhtasar Sahih Muslim, Bidayat al-Sul fi Tafdhil al-Rasul; available in its translated form as The Beginning of The Quest of the High Esteem of the Messenger Targhib Ahl al-Islam fi Sakni al-Sham,

Aqeedah Al-Mulhat fi I'tiqad Ahl al-Haqq

A number of sources report that Ibn 'Abd al-Salam reached the level of ijtihad transcending the Shafi'i madhab altogether.

Death He died in Cairo in 660 AH.

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Important facts

Born
1181, Damascus
Birth century
12th century
Died
4 August 1262, Cairo
Occupation
Islamic jurist, Qur'anic exegete, muhaddith, writer
Nationality
Fatimid Caliphate
Also known as
Ibn 'Abd as-Salam, Izz ad-Din Ibn Abdul Salam

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam?

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When was Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam born?

Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam was born in 1181 in Damascus.

When did Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam die?

Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam died on 4 August 1262 in Cairo.

What was Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam's occupation?

Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam was an islamic jurist, qur'anic exegete, muhaddith and writer.

What nationality was Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam?

Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam's recorded nationality: Fatimid Caliphate.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam

· Wikidata: Q12190169

· DBpedia: Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam

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