Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i

Founder of Shaykhí school of Twelver Shiism (1753–1826)
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Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i

Summary

Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i is a human[1]. Born in Al-Mutayrifi[2], he… he was born on May 1753[3]. He died in Medina[4]. He died on January 1, 1826[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], ulema[7], and Islamic jurist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i's place of birth was Al-Mutayrifi[2].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i died in Medina[4].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i was born on May 1753[3].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i died on January 1, 1826[5].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i died on June 27, 1826[10].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i is buried at Al-Baqi'[11].
  • A child of Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i was Muhammad Taqi Zayn al-Din[12].
  • A child of Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i was Ali Naqi al-Ahsa'i[13].
  • Arabic was Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i's native language[14].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i worked as an ulema[7].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i's professions included Islamic jurist[8].
  • A notable student of Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i was Hasan Gawhar[15].
  • A notable student of Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i was Hussein Kermani[16].
  • A notable student of Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i was Abd al-Khaliq al-Yazdi[17].
  • A notable student of Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i was Abd al-Wahhab al-Qazwini[18].
  • A notable student of Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i was Sayyid Kazim Rashti[19].
  • A notable student of Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i was Muhammad ibn Hussein al-Mamaqani[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i is Q22934464[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i is Q20401583[22].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i's religion is recorded as Islam[23].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i's religion is recorded as Twelver Shiism[24].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i is recorded as male[25].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i's family is recorded as Bani Khalid[27].

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Origins and Family

Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i's place of birth was Al-Mutayrifi[2]. He was born on May 1753[3]. Arabic was his native language[14].

Education

Studied under Muhammad Baqir Behbahani[28], an ulema[29], 1706–1791[30]; Muḥammad Mahdī ibn Murtaḍá ibn Muḥammad Baḥr al-ʻUlūm[31]; Ja'far Kashif al-Ghita[32]; and Hussein al-Asfoor[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], ulema[7], and Islamic jurist[8]. Notable students include Hasan Gawhar[15]; Hussein Kermani[16]; Abd al-Khaliq al-Yazdi[17]; Abd al-Wahhab al-Qazwini[18]; Sayyid Kazim Rashti[19], a theologian[34], 1793–1843[35]; and Muhammad ibn Hussein al-Mamaqani[20], a scientist[36].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q22934464[21], a literary work[37] and Q20401583[22], a literary work[38].

Personal Life

Children include Muhammad Taqi Zayn al-Din[12], an Islamic jurist[39], 1776–1859[40], of First Saudi State[41] and Ali Naqi al-Ahsa'i[13]. Religious affiliations include Islam[23], a major religious group[42], founded in 0631[43] and Twelver Shiism[24], a religious denomination[44].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1826[5] and June 27, 1826[10]. Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i died in Medina[4]. Burial took place at Al-Baqi'[11].

Why It Matters

Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i born?

Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i was born in Al-Mutayrifi[2].

Where did Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i die?

Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i passed away in Medina[4].

What did Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i do for work?

Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i worked as philosopher[6], ulema[7], and Islamic jurist[8].

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  15. [3] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Alsadah · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, ulema, Islamic jurist
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    Occupation philosopher, ulema, Islamic jurist
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    Occupation philosopher, ulema, Islamic jurist
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  4. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Muhammad Taqi Zayn al-Din, Ali Naqi al-Ahsa'i
    Religion or worldview Islam, Twelver Shiism
    Native language Arabic
    Occupation
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