OverviewAn Egyptian scholar remembered for a short statement of Islamic belief.CategoryScholarPeriodc. 853 – c. 933 CE
Life and settingAl-Tahawi studied law in Egypt and became associated with the Hanafi school. His scholarship addressed the relationship between transmitted reports and legal interpretation.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyHis concise statement of belief became known as al-Aqida al-Tahawiyya. He also wrote substantial works examining reports that appear to raise legal or interpretive difficulties.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
