Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari
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Summary
Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari is a human[1]. Born in Basra[2], he… he was born on 873[3]. He passed away in Baghdad[4]. He died on January 1, 935[5]. He worked as a mutakallim[6], philosopher[7], Qur'anic exegete[8], Islamic jurist[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (620 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Basra[2].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari died in Baghdad[4].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari was born on 873[3].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari was born on 873[12].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari died on January 1, 935[5].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's professions included mutakallim[6].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's professions included philosopher[7].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's professions included Qur'anic exegete[8].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's professions included Islamic jurist[9].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's professions included theologian[10].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's field of work was Islamic theology[13].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's field of work was Ilm al-Kalam[14].
- A notable student of Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari was أبو الحسن الباهلي[15].
- A notable student of Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari was ابن مجاهد الطائي[16].
- A notable student of Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari was Q87651987[17].
- A notable work attributed to Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari is Al-Ibana[18].
- A notable work attributed to Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari is Maqālāt al-islāmīyīn[19].
- A notable work attributed to Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari is Istiḥsān al-ḫauḍ fī ʿilm al-kalām[20].
- A notable work attributed to Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari is Risālat ilā Ahl al-thaghr[21].
- A notable work attributed to Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari is Al-Luma[22].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's religion is recorded as Islam[23].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[24].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari is recorded as male[25].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's Commons category is recorded as Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari's place of birth was Basra[2]. Recorded date of birth include 873[3].
Education
Studied under Al-Jubba'i[28], a theologian[29], 0849–0915[30], of Abbasid Caliphate[31], specialised in Ilm al-Kalam[32]; al-Marwazī[33], an Islamic jurist[34]; and Ibn Surayj[35], a scientist[36], 0863–0918[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mutakallim[6], philosopher[7], Qur'anic exegete[8], Islamic jurist[9], and theologian[10]. Fields of work include Islamic theology[13], a confessional aspect[38] and Ilm al-Kalam[14], a religious school of thought[39]. Notable students include أبو الحسن الباهلي[15], a theologian[40]; ابن مجاهد الطائي[16], a theologian[41]; and Q87651987[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Al-Ibana[18], a literary work[42]; Maqālāt al-islāmīyīn[19], a literary work[43]; Istiḥsān al-ḫauḍ fī ʿilm al-kalām[20], a literary work[44]; Risālat ilā Ahl al-thaghr[21], a literary work[45]; and Al-Luma[22], a literary work[46]. Things named for Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari include Ash'ari[47], a school of thought[48], in Algeria[49], founded in 0900[50].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Islam[23], a major religious group[51], founded in 0631[52] and Sunni Islam[24], an Islamic denomination[53], founded in 0601[54].
Death and Burial
Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari died on January 1, 935[5]. He died in Baghdad[4].
Why It Matters
Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (620 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by Safi al-Din al-Hindi[57], an ulema[58], 1246–1315[59], specialised in fiqh[60].
Works attributed to him include Al-Ibana[61], a literary work[62]. Entities named for him include Ash'ari[47], a school of thought[48], in Algeria[49], founded in 0900[50].
FAQs
Where was Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari born?
Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari was born in Basra[2].
Where did Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari die?
Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari died in Baghdad[4].
What did Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari do for work?
Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari worked as mutakallim[6], philosopher[7], Qur'anic exegete[8], Islamic jurist[9], and theologian[10].
Who did Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari influence?
Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari has been cited as an influence by Safi al-Din al-Hindi[57].