Abu Yusuf
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Summary
Abu Yusuf is a human[1]. He was born in Kufa[2]. He was born on 731[3]. He died in Baghdad[4]. He died on January 1, 798[5]. He worked as a qadi[6], mujtahid[7], philosopher[8], and scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Kufa[2].
- Abu Yusuf died in Baghdad[4].
- Abu Yusuf was born on 731[3].
- Abu Yusuf died on January 1, 798[5].
- Abu Yusuf's professions included qadi[6].
- Abu Yusuf's professions included mujtahid[7].
- Abu Yusuf worked as a philosopher[8].
- Abu Yusuf worked as a scholar[9].
- Abu Yusuf's field of work was fiqh[11].
- Abu Yusuf held the position of Great Qadi[12].
- A notable student of Abu Yusuf was Muhammad al-Shaybani[13].
- A notable student of Abu Yusuf was Ahmad ibn Hanbal[14].
- A notable student of Abu Yusuf was Ahmad bin Abi Taybah al-Darimi[15].
- A notable student of Abu Yusuf was Hasan bin Ziyad[16].
- A notable work attributed to Abu Yusuf is Kitab al-Kharaj[17].
- A notable work attributed to Abu Yusuf is Ikhtilaf Abi Hanifa wa Ibn Abi Layla[18].
- A notable work attributed to Abu Yusuf is Q110120868[19].
- Abu Yusuf's religion is recorded as Islam[20].
- Abu Yusuf's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[21].
- Abu Yusuf is recorded as male[22].
- Abu Yusuf's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Abu Yusuf's given name is recorded as Yakub[24].
- Abu Yusuf studied under Abū Ḥanīfa[25].
- Abu Yusuf studied under Shu'ba Ibn al-Ḥajjāj[26].
- Abu Yusuf's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Kufa[2], Abu Yusuf… he was born on 731[3].
Education
Studied under Abū Ḥanīfa[25], an ulema[28], 0699–0767[29], specialised in fiqh[30] and Shu'ba Ibn al-Ḥajjāj[26], a literary scholar[31], 0702–0777[32], specialised in science of hadith[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include qadi[6], mujtahid[7], philosopher[8], and scholar[9]. Abu Yusuf's field of work was fiqh[11]. He held the position of Great Qadi[12]. Notable students include Muhammad al-Shaybani[13], an Islamic jurist[34], 0750–0805[35], specialised in fiqh[36]; Ahmad ibn Hanbal[14], a muhaddith[37], 0780–0855[38], specialised in fiqh[39]; Ahmad bin Abi Taybah al-Darimi[15], an Islamic jurist[40]; and Hasan bin Ziyad[16], a qadi[41], specialised in fiqh[42].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Kitab al-Kharaj[17], a written work[43]; Ikhtilaf Abi Hanifa wa Ibn Abi Layla[18]; and Q110120868[19].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Islam[20], a major religious group[44], founded in 0631[45] and Sunni Islam[21], an Islamic denomination[46], founded in 0601[47].
Death and Burial
Abu Yusuf died on January 1, 798[5]. He died in Baghdad[4].
Why It Matters
Abu Yusuf ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Works attributed to him include Kitab al-Kharaj[50], a written work[51].
FAQs
Where was Abu Yusuf born?
Abu Yusuf's place of birth was Kufa[2].
Where did Abu Yusuf die?
Abu Yusuf passed away in Baghdad[4].
What did Abu Yusuf do for work?
Abu Yusuf worked as qadi[6], mujtahid[7], philosopher[8], and scholar[9].