Abū Bakr Muḥammad b. Dāwūd b. ʿAlī b. Khalaf al-Aṣbahānī thumma al-Baghdādī al-Ẓāhirī (al-mutawaffā: 297H)

Ibn Dawud Zahiri was a distinguished Islamic scholar and poet, originally from Isfahan before moving to Baghdad. He is renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his adherence to the Zahiri school of thought, which emphasizes literal interpretation of the Quran and Hadith. Among his notable works is the 'Kitab al-Zahra', a collection of poetry and prose that reflects his profound knowledge and literary prowess. His scholarly work significantly influenced the development of Islam...See more