Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i
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Summary
Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i is a human[1]. His place of birth was Baalbek[2]. He was born on January 1, 707[3]. He died in Beirut[4]. He died on January 1, 774[5]. He worked as an Islamic jurist[6], theologian[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i was born in Baalbek[2].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i passed away in Beirut[4].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i was born on January 1, 707[3].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i died on January 1, 774[5].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i held citizenship in Umayyad Caliphate[10].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i held citizenship in Abbasid Caliphate[11].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i's professions included Islamic jurist[6].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i's professions included theologian[7].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i worked as a philosopher[8].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i's field of work was fiqh[12].
- A notable student of Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i was Sufyan al-Thawri[13].
- A notable student of Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i was Malik ibn Anas[14].
- A notable student of Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i was Abdullah ibn Mubarak[15].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i's religion is recorded as Islam[16].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[17].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i is recorded as male[18].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i's founder is recorded as Awza'i[20].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i's Commons category is recorded as Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i[21].
- The cause of death was asphyxia[22].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i's given name is recorded as Abd al-Rahman[23].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i studied under Ata ibn Abi Rabah[24].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i studied under Muhammad al-Baqir[25].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i studied under Qatādah ibn Diʿāmah[26].
- Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i studied under Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri[27].
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Origins and Family
Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i was born in Baalbek[2]. He was born on January 1, 707[3].
Education
Studied under Ata ibn Abi Rabah[24], a muhaddith[28], 0647–0732[29], specialised in science of hadith[30]; Muhammad al-Baqir[25], an imam[31], 0677–0733[32], of Umayyad Caliphate[33]; Qatādah ibn Diʿāmah[26], a muhaddith[34], 0680–0736[35], of Umayyad Caliphate[36], specialised in science of hadith[37]; Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri[27], a muhaddith[38], 0678–0742[39], of Umayyad Caliphate[40], specialised in science of hadith[41]; Malik ibn Anas[42], a muhaddith[43], 0711–0795[44], specialised in fiqh[45]; and Ibrahim ibn Abi 'Abla[46], a muhaddith[47].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Islamic jurist[6], theologian[7], and philosopher[8]. Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i's field of work was fiqh[12]. Notable students include Sufyan al-Thawri[13], a muhaddith[48], 0716–0784[49], specialised in science of hadith[50]; Malik ibn Anas[14], a muhaddith[51], 0711–0795[52], specialised in fiqh[53]; and Abdullah ibn Mubarak[15], a historian[54], 0736–0797[55], of Abbasid Caliphate[56], specialised in history[57].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Islam[16], a major religious group[58], founded in 0631[59] and Sunni Islam[17], an Islamic denomination[60], founded in 0601[61].
Death and Burial
Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i died on January 1, 774[5]. He passed away in Beirut[4]. The cause of death was asphyxia[22].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i include Awza'i[62] and Al Imam Al Ouzai University[63].
Why It Matters
Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
Entities named for him include Awza'i[62] and Al Imam Al Ouzai University[63].
FAQs
Where was Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i born?
Born in Baalbek[2].
Where did Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i die?
Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i passed away in Beirut[4].
What did Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i do for work?
Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i worked as Islamic jurist[6], theologian[7], and philosopher[8].