Yūsuf b. Yaḥyā al-Buwayṭī
يوسف بن يحيى البويطي
Al-Buwayti was a prominent disciple of Imam al-Shafi'i and noted for his deep understanding of Islamic jurisprudence. He succeeded al-Shafi'i as the head of the Shafi'i school in Egypt, where he continued teaching and expanding upon his mentor's legal theories. His commitment to the Shafi'i methodology set foundational standards for future scholarship within the school. Despite facing adversity, al-Buwayti's dedication to his faith and legal acumen greatly contributed to the development of fiqh ...
Al-Buwayti was a prominent disciple of Imam al-Shafi'i and noted for his deep understanding of Islamic jurisprudence. He succeeded al-Shafi'i as the head of the Shafi'i school in Egypt, where he conti...