Ibn ʿAbd al-Barr

Ibn ʿAbd al-Barr was a distinguished Andalusian Maliki jurist and scholar. He is renowned for his extensive contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and Hadith. Among his notable works, 'al-Istīʿāb fī maʿrifat al-Aṣḥāb' stands out as a comprehensive encyclopedia on the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. Another significant contribution is 'at-Tamhīd limā fī al-Muwaṭṭaʾ min al-Maʿānī wa al-Asānīd', which serves as an essential commentary on the Muwaṭṭaʾ of Imam Malik, elucidating the meanings and ...See more