Al-Layth ibn Sa'd

Egyptian faqih, author and muhaddith (0713-0791)
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Al-Layth ibn Sa'd

Summary

Al-Layth ibn Sa'd is a human[1]. His place of birth was Qarqashandah[2]. He was born on June 713[3]. He died in Al-Fustat[4]. He died on January 1, 791[5]. He worked as an Islamic jurist[6] and muhaddith[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's place of birth was Qarqashandah[2].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd passed away in Al-Fustat[4].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd was born on June 713[3].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd died on January 1, 791[5].
  • A child of Al-Layth ibn Sa'd was Shuʿayb ibn al-Layth ibn Saʿd[9].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd held citizenship in Umayyad Caliphate[10].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd held citizenship in Abbasid Caliphate[11].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd worked as an Islamic jurist[6].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd worked as a muhaddith[7].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's field of work was fiqh[12].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's field of work was science of hadith[13].
  • A notable student of Al-Layth ibn Sa'd was Al-Shafi'i[14].
  • A notable student of Al-Layth ibn Sa'd was Al-Buwayti[15].
  • A notable student of Al-Layth ibn Sa'd was Saeed ibn Mansour[16].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's religion is recorded as Islam[17].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[18].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd is recorded as male[19].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's founder is recorded as Laythi[21].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's work location is recorded as Egypt[22].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd studied under Ibrahim ibn Abi 'Abla[23].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd studied under Q12205564[24].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedia of Canonical Ḥadīth[25].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'الليث بن سعد'}[26].
  • Al-Layth ibn Sa'd's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[27].

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Origins and Family

Al-Layth ibn Sa'd was born in Qarqashandah[2]. He was born on June 713[3].

Education

Studied under Ibrahim ibn Abi 'Abla[23], a muhaddith[28] and Q12205564[24], a muhaddith[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Islamic jurist[6] and muhaddith[7]. Fields of work include fiqh[12], a field of study[30] and science of hadith[13], an academic discipline[31]. Notable students include Al-Shafi'i[14], an Islamic jurist[32], 0767–0820[33], specialised in fiqh[34]; Al-Buwayti[15], an Islamic jurist[35], of Abbasid Caliphate[36], specialised in sharia[37]; and Saeed ibn Mansour[16], a muhaddith[38], 0800–0842[39], specialised in science of hadith[40].

Personal Life

A child of Al-Layth ibn Sa'd was Shuʿayb ibn al-Layth ibn Saʿd[9]. Religious affiliations include Islam[17], a major religious group[41], founded in 0631[42] and Sunni Islam[18], an Islamic denomination[43], founded in 0601[44].

Death and Burial

Al-Layth ibn Sa'd died on January 1, 791[5]. He passed away in Al-Fustat[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Al-Layth ibn Sa'd include Laythi[45], a madhhab[46].

Why It Matters

Al-Layth ibn Sa'd ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Laythi[45], a madhhab[46].

FAQs

Where was Al-Layth ibn Sa'd born?

Al-Layth ibn Sa'd was born in Qarqashandah[2].

Where did Al-Layth ibn Sa'd die?

Al-Layth ibn Sa'd passed away in Al-Fustat[4].

What did Al-Layth ibn Sa'd do for work?

Al-Layth ibn Sa'd worked as Islamic jurist[6] and muhaddith[7].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Student of Ibrahim ibn Abi 'Abla, Q12205564
    Occupation Islamic jurist, muhaddith
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    Religion or worldview Islam, Sunni Islam
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