Sayf al-Din al-Amidi
Sunni scholar
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Summary
Sayf al-Din al-Amidi was born on January 1, 1156[1], in Amida[2]. He died on January 1, 1233[3], in Damascus[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], Islamic jurist[6], theologian[7], and researcher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Student: Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam[10]
- Notable work: أبكار الأفكار في أصول الدين (كتاب)[11], غاية المرام في علم الكلام (كتاب)[12], الإحكام في أصول الأحكام (الآمدي)[13]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Movement: Islamic fundamentalism[16]
- Commons category: Muhammad al-Amidi[17]
- Honorific prefix: Al-Imam[18]
- Given name: Eli[19]
- Described by source: al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[21]
- Nickname: سيف الدين[22], أبو الحسن[23]
- Name in native language: علي بن أبي علي بن مُحمَّد بن سالم بن مُحمَّد الآمدي التغلبي[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[25]
- Madhhab: Shafi'i[26]
Why It Matters
Sayf al-Din al-Amidi has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Sayf al-Din al-Amidi born?
Sayf al-Din al-Amidi was born in Amida[2].
Where did Sayf al-Din al-Amidi die?
Sayf al-Din al-Amidi passed away in Damascus[4].
What did Sayf al-Din al-Amidi do for work?
Sayf al-Din al-Amidi worked as a philosopher[5], Islamic jurist[6], theologian[7], and researcher[8].