Ahmad Baba b. Ahmad b. al-Faqih al-Hajj Ahmad b. ʿUmar b. Muhammad al-Takrūrī al-Tinbuktī al-Sūdānī, Abū al-ʿAbbās (d. 1036/1627)

Ahmad Baba al-Timbukti was an esteemed Malian scholar and jurist known for his vast contributions to the intellectual tradition of West Africa. He hailed from Timbuktu and was renowned for his deep scholarly output in Islamic jurisprudence. His works, comprising numerous legal opinions and writings, reflected his vast knowledge and profound understanding of Islamic law. Ahmad Baba's intellectual pursuits were instrumental in enhancing the reputation of Timbuktu as a center of learning. His influ...See more