Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur

Tunisian theologian, professor and rector of the University of Ez-Zitouna (1879-1973)
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Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur
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Summary

Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur is a human[1]. Born in Tunis[2], he… he was born on September 1879[3]. He died in La Marsa[4]. He died on August 12, 1973[5]. He worked as a qadi[6], mufti[7], and mufassir[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur's place of birth was Tunis[2].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur passed away in La Marsa[4].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was born on September 1879[3].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur died on August 12, 1973[5].
  • Burial took place at Jellaz cemetery[10].
  • A child of Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur[11].
  • A child of Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was Abdelmalek Ben Achour[12].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur held citizenship in Beylik of Tunis[13].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur held citizenship in French protectorate of Tunisia[14].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur held citizenship in Tunisia[15].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur worked as a qadi[6].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur's professions included mufti[7].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur's professions included mufassir[8].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was employed by Ez-Zitouna University[16].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was educated at Ez-Zitouna University[17].
  • A notable student of Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was Omar Ben Hamdan[18].
  • A notable student of Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was Ammar ben Lazaar[19].
  • A notable student of Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was Muhammad Abu al-Ajfan[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur is Interpretation of Verification and Enlightenment[21].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was a member of Arab Academy of Damascus[22].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur's religion is recorded as Islam[23].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur is recorded as male[24].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur's Commons category is recorded as Mohamed Tahar Ben Achour[26].
  • Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur's given name is recorded as Q114875418[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tunis[2], Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur… he was born on September 1879[3].

Education

Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was educated at Ez-Zitouna University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include qadi[6], mufti[7], and mufassir[8]. Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was employed by Ez-Zitouna University[16]. Notable students include Omar Ben Hamdan[18], an Islamic jurist[28], 1874–1949[29], of Beylik of Tunis[30]; Ammar ben Lazaar[19], an Islamic jurist[31], 1898–1969[32], of Algeria[33]; and Muhammad Abu al-Ajfan[20], a researcher[34], 1936–2005[35], of French protectorate of Tunisia[36].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur is Interpretation of Verification and Enlightenment[21].

Personal Life

Children include Muhammad al-Fadl ibn Ashur[11], a theologian[37], 1909–1970[38], of French protectorate of Tunisia[39], awarded the Order of the Republic[40] and Abdelmalek Ben Achour[12], a sports executive[41], 1913–1997[42], of French protectorate of Tunisia[43]. Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur's religion is recorded as Islam[23].

Death and Burial

Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur died on August 12, 1973[5]. He passed away in La Marsa[4]. He is buried at Jellaz cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Works attributed to him include Interpretation of Verification and Enlightenment[45], a written work[46].

FAQs

Where was Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur born?

Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was born in Tunis[2].

Where did Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur die?

Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur died in La Marsa[4].

What did Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur do for work?

Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur worked as qadi[6], mufti[7], and mufassir[8].

Where did Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur go to school?

Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur was educated at Ez-Zitouna University[17].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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