OverviewA scholar whose book compared Hanbali rules with other legal opinions.CategoryScholarPeriodc. 1147 – c. 1223 CE
Life and settingIbn Qudama came from a family that settled in Damascus after leaving Palestine. He also travelled to Baghdad for study.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyAl-Mughni explains Hanbali law while comparing the positions of other jurists. His broader writings address legal theory and religious doctrine.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
