Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur

Tunisian theologian, writer, syndicalist, patriot and intellectual (1909-1970)
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Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur

Summary

Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur is a human[1]. He was born in La Marsa[2]. He was born on October 16, 1909[3]. He died on April 20, 1970[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], writer[6], and trade unionist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's place of birth was La Marsa[2].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur was born on October 16, 1909[3].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur died on April 20, 1970[4].
  • Burial took place at Jellaz cemetery[9].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's father was Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur[10].
  • A child of Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur was Yadh Ben Achour[11].
  • A child of Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur was Rafaa Ben Achour[12].
  • A child of Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur was Sana Ben Achour[13].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur held citizenship in French protectorate of Tunisia[14].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur held citizenship in Tunisia[15].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's professions included theologian[5].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's professions included writer[6].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's professions included trade unionist[7].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur held the position of Mufti of the Republic of Tunisia[16].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's education included a stint at Ez-Zitouna University[17].
  • A notable student of Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur was Mohamed Lakhdar Essayhi[18].
  • A notable student of Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur was Muhammad Abu al-Ajfan[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur is Maqāṣid al-sharīʻah al-Islāmīyah[20].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur received the Order of the Republic[21].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur received the Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[22].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur was a member of Arab Academy of Damascus[23].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's religion is recorded as Islam[24].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur is recorded as male[25].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's Commons category is recorded as Mohamed Fadhel Ben Achour[27].

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Origins and Family

Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's place of birth was La Marsa[2]. He was born on October 16, 1909[3]. His father was Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur[10].

Education

Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's education included a stint at Ez-Zitouna University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[5], writer[6], and trade unionist[7]. Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur held the position of Mufti of the Republic of Tunisia[16]. Notable students include Mohamed Lakhdar Essayhi[18], a poet[28], b. 1933[29], of France[30] and Muhammad Abu al-Ajfan[19], a researcher[31], 1936–2005[32], of French protectorate of Tunisia[33].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur is Maqāṣid al-sharīʻah al-Islāmīyah[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Republic[21], an order[34], in Tunisia[35], founded in 1959[36] and Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[22], a grade of an order[37], in Morocco[38].

Personal Life

Children include Yadh Ben Achour[11], a jurist[39], b. 1945[40], of French protectorate of Tunisia[41], awarded the Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[42], specialised in public law[43]; Rafaa Ben Achour[12], a university teacher[44], b. 1952[45], of French protectorate of Tunisia[46]; and Sana Ben Achour[13], a jurist[47], b. 1955[48], of French protectorate of Tunisia[49], awarded the BBC 100 Women[50], specialised in urbanism[51]. Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's religion is recorded as Islam[24].

Death and Burial

Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur died on April 20, 1970[4]. He is buried at Jellaz cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur born?

Born in La Marsa[2], Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur…

Who were Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's parents?

Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur's father was Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur[10].

What did Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur do for work?

Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur worked as theologian[5], writer[6], and trade unionist[7].

Where did Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur go to school?

Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur was educated at Ez-Zitouna University[17].

What awards did Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur receive?

Honors received include Order of the Republic[21] and Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[22].

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  22. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Ez-Zitouna University
    Student Mohamed Lakhdar Essayhi, Muhammad Abu al-Ajfan
    Place of birth La Marsa
    Child Yadh Ben Achour, Rafaa Ben Achour, Sana Ben Achour
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