Badr al-Din al-Ayni
Sunni Hanafi Islamic scholar (1360–1453 CE)
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Summary
Badr al-Din al-Ayni was born on January 1, 1360[1], in Gaziantep[2]. He died on December 28, 1451[3], in Cairo[4]. He worked as an ulema[5], qadi[6], theologian[7], historian[8], and scientist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 21, 1361[11]
- Occupation: muhaddith[12]
- Notable work: ʻUmdat al-qārī fī sharḥ al-Bukhārī[13], Q114812120[14]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family name: Al-Aini[17]
- Given name: Mahmoud[18]
- Relative: Shehab Al-Din al-Ayni[19]
- Described by source: al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[21]
- Nickname: أبو مُحمَّد[22], بدر الدين[23]
- Name in native language: محمود بن أحمد بن موسى بن أحمد العيني[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[25]
Why It Matters
Badr al-Din al-Ayni has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Badr al-Din al-Ayni born?
Badr al-Din al-Ayni was born in Gaziantep[2].
Where did Badr al-Din al-Ayni die?
Badr al-Din al-Ayni died in Cairo[4].
What did Badr al-Din al-Ayni do for work?
Badr al-Din al-Ayni worked as an ulema[5], qadi[6], theologian[7], historian[8], and scientist[9].