Ibn Kathir (c. 1300-1373) was an Arab Islamic scholar, jurist of the Shafii school, and historian who studied under Ibn Taymiyya and was based in Damascus. He is primarily known for his Quranic commentary Tafsir Ibn Kathir, which took a critical approach to non-Islamic narrative material drawn into earlier exegesis, and for his fourteen-volume universal history al-Bidaya wal-Nihaya. His scholarship emphasized hadith-based interpretation over speculative theology, and he is regarded as a traditionalist within the Athari school.
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RoleArab Islamic exegete, historian and scholar 1 Nationality / Jurisdiction Place of Death Classification
Field of LawIslamic Law (Sharia and Fiqh) 1 Role
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1. Ibn Kathir (Wikipedia)
WikipediaIntroduction, gender
An expert on tafsir (Quranic exegesis), tarikh (history) and fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), he is considered a leading authority on Sunni Islam.
Introduction, role
Ibn Kathir, was an Arab Islamic exegete, historian and scholar.
Introduction, field of law
An expert on tafsir (Quranic exegesis), tarikh (history) and fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), he is considered a leading authority on Sunni Islam.
View the Source 2. Wikidata: Ibn Kathir
Wikidata Q369690, item description
Syrian Islamic historian, exegete and scholar (c.1300-1373)
Wikidata Q369690, P570 date of death claim (year)
P570 (date of death): 1373
Wikidata Q369690, P20 place of death claim
P20 (place of death): Damascus
Wikidata Q369690, P1449/P4970 alias claim (ar), value 1
also known as: ابن كثير الدمشقي
Wikidata Q369690, P1449/P4970 alias claim (ar), value 2
also known as: عماد الدين
Wikidata Q369690, P1449/P4970 alias claim (ar), value 3
also known as: أبو الفداء
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