OverviewA Qur’an commentator who explored verses through language, theology and careful questioning.CategoryScholarPeriodc. 1149 – 1210 CE
Life and settingFakhr al-Din al-Razi travelled and taught across eastern Islamic lands. His scholarship engaged with theology, philosophy and the sciences of his period.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyHis extensive Qur’anic commentary is commonly called Mafatih al-Ghayb. It examines language and theology while discussing questions raised by philosophy and natural knowledge.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
