Ibrahim al-Bajuri

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Ibrahim ibn Muhammad Bajuri
Islamic jurisprudence
Muslim leader
Influenced by
Influenced
  • Muhammad Adzro'i Bojong, Garut, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
    Muhammad Shoheh Bunikasih, Cianjur, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Ibrāhīm ibn Muḥammad ibn Aḥmad al-Šāfiʿī al-Bājūrī (

Al-Shafiʽi, he authored over 20 works and commentaries in sacred law, tenets of faith, Islamic estate division, scholastic theology, logic and Arabic.[3]

Early life

al-Bajuri was born in the village of

al-Azhar in order to study the traditional sciences of Islam.[4] In 1798, al-Bajuri left al-Azhar due to the invasion of the French, and went to Giza where he remained until 1801; he then returned to al-Azhar to complete his education. Here, he excelled in his studies and began to teach and write on a variety of topics.[4]

Rector of al-Azhar University

al-Bajuri taught at al-Azhar University, and in 1847 became its rector,[5] a position he held until the end of his life.[1][4] During his tenure as Shaykh al-Azhar he spent much of his time teaching. His students included both young students aspiring to scholarship and also many of the great scholars of al-Azhar.[6]

Works

The most popular works in al-Bajuri's extensive literary production are:[1]

Death

al-Bajuri died in 1276/1860.[1]

See also

  • List of Ash'aris and Maturidis

References