Shams al-Dīn al-Sakhāwī

Shams Muhammad ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Sakhawi was a distinguished Islamic scholar and historian, renowned for his expertise in hadith and biographical evaluation. He authored several influential works, including 'Al-Daw' al-Lami' for the A'yan of the century,' a comprehensive biographical dictionary of notable figures in the Islamic world during his time. Al-Sakhawi's meticulous documentation of scholars and their contributions has been invaluable for subsequent generations, providing a rich sourc...See more