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Al-Muzani

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Al-Muzani, in full Abu Ibrahim Ismail ibn Yahya al-Muzani al-Misri, was an Islamic jurist and theologian and one of the leading members of the Shafii school. A native of Cairo, he was a close disciple and companion of Imam al-Shafii, who called him the standard bearer of his school, and he died in 878 at the age of 89.

Facts
Role
Islamic jurist and theologian and one of leading member of Shafi'i school 2
Born
791 1
Birthplace
Egypt 1
Died
878 1
Death Date
0878-06-02 1
Place of Death
El-Fustat 1
Classification
Field of Law
Islamic Law (Sharia and Fiqh) 1
Gender
Male 2
Role
Role (category)
Jurist 2
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1. Wikidata: Al-Muzani
  • Wikidata Q48703, P101 field of work claim
    P101 (field of work): fiqh
  • Wikidata Q48703, P569 date of birth claim (year)
    P569 (date of birth): 791
  • Wikidata Q48703, P570 date of death claim (year)
    P570 (date of death): 878
  • Wikidata Q48703, P570 date of death claim (full date)
    P570 (date of death): 0878-06-02
  • Wikidata Q48703, P19 place of birth claim
    P19 (place of birth): Egypt
  • Wikidata Q48703, P20 place of death claim
    P20 (place of death): El-Fustat
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2. Al-Muzani (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • Introduction, gender
    A native of Cairo, he was a close disciple and companion of Imam Shafi'i.
  • Introduction, role
    Abū Ibrāīm Ismā'īl ibn Yahyā Ibn Ismā'īl Ibn 'Amr Ibn Muslim Al-Muzanī Al-Misrī was an Islamic jurist and theologian and one of leading member of Shafi'i school.
  • In Legal System: Sharia, Introduction
    Abū Ibrāīm Ismā'īl ibn Yahyā Ibn Ismā'īl Ibn 'Amr Ibn Muslim Al-Muzanī Al-Misrī (791-878 AD/ 174-264 Hijri) was an Islamic jurist and theologian and one of leading member of Shafi'i school.
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