Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi

hanafi scholar, theologian, and Kalam scholar in the 14th century
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Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi

Summary

Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi is a human[1]. Born in Ghazni[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1304[3]. He passed away in Cairo[4]. He died on January 1, 1372[5]. He worked as a qadi[6], Islamic jurist[7], teacher[8], and mufti[9].

Key Facts

  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi was born in Ghazni[2].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi died in Cairo[4].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi was born on January 1, 1304[3].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi died on January 1, 1372[5].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's professions included qadi[6].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's professions included Islamic jurist[7].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's professions included teacher[8].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi worked as a mufti[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi is Kitāb Zubad [ah] al-aḥkām fī ikhtilāf al-aʼimmah [al-arbaʻah] al-Iʻlām[10].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's religion is recorded as Islam[11].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's religion is recorded as Maturidi[12].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi is recorded as male[13].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's Commons category is recorded as Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi[15].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's honorific prefix is recorded as Fadhilat al-Sheikh[16].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's given name is recorded as Umar[17].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[18].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's nickname is recorded as سراج الدين الغزنوي[19].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's name in native language is recorded as عُمر بن إسحٰق بن أحمد بن مُحمَّد الغَزْنَوي الهندي[20].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's kunya is recorded as Abu Hafs[21].
  • Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's madhhab is recorded as Hanafism[22].

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Origins and Family

Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's place of birth was Ghazni[2]. He was born on January 1, 1304[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include qadi[6], Islamic jurist[7], teacher[8], and mufti[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi is Kitāb Zubad [ah] al-aḥkām fī ikhtilāf al-aʼimmah [al-arbaʻah] al-Iʻlām[10].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Islam[11], a major religious group[23], founded in 0631[24] and Maturidi[12], an Islamic denomination[25], founded in 1000[26].

Death and Burial

Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi died on January 1, 1372[5]. He passed away in Cairo[4].

FAQs

Where was Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi born?

Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi's place of birth was Ghazni[2].

Where did Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi die?

Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi passed away in Cairo[4].

What did Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi do for work?

Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi worked as qadi[6], Islamic jurist[7], teacher[8], and mufti[9].

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  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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