Wajīh al-Dīn ʿAbd al-Raḥmān b. ʿAbd Allāh al-Malik al-Shāfiʿī al-Shahīr bi-Bākathīr al-Ḥaḍramī (975H–1567M)

Bakathir Hadrami, originally named Wajih al-Din Abd al-Rahman ibn Abd Allah al-Malik al-Shafi'i, was a distinguished scholar and poet. His contributions to literature and Islamic jurisprudence were profound, with his works often reflecting a deep engagement with the religious and cultural issues of his time. His poetry, characterized by its eloquence and depth, remains a significant part of the Islamic literary heritage. Bakathir's scholarly pursuits also extended to the realms of fiqh, where hi...See more