jurisprudence · Quranic exegesis

Al-Shawkani

May Allah have mercy on him

Sanaa

Books and writings

Overview

He compared legal opinions through hadith and wrote tafsir, while also serving in judicial and teaching roles in Yemen.

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Profile and scholarship

Al-Shawkani is known for work in jurisprudence and Quranic exegesis.

He compared legal opinions through hadith and wrote tafsir, while also serving in judicial and teaching roles in Yemen.

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  • Al-Shawkani · Wikipedia
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Lifetime and scholarly setting

Lifetime: 1759–1834 CE.

Regions associated with his scholarly career: Sanaa.

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  • Al-Shawkani · Wikipedia
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Books and writings

A notable work: Nayl al-Awtar.

Nayl al-Awtar — A commentary explaining hadith wording, transmission and associated rulings.

Fath al-Qadir — A work explaining the meanings and interpretation of Quranic passages.

References · 1
  • Al-Shawkani · Wikipedia

Timeline

  1. 1,759 CE

    Birth

  2. 1,834 CE

    Death

Books and writings

Nayl al-Awtar

A commentary explaining hadith wording, transmission and associated rulings.

Fath al-Qadir

A work explaining the meanings and interpretation of Quranic passages.

References

References · 1
  • Al-Shawkani · Wikipedia
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