Muhammad al-Bukhari
Persian Islamic scholar, hadith compiler
Born
July 19th, 810
1214 years ago
Died
September 1st, 870
1154 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Iran
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Born in 810, contributed significantly to Islamic scholarship through the compilation of hadith, which are sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. His most well-known work, Sahih al-Bukhari, is regarded as one of the most authentic collections of hadith in Islam. Such efforts laid a foundation for future scholarship in Islamic jurisprudence and theology. Al-Bukhari traveled extensively across the Islamic world, seeking authentic narratives, and established rigorous criteria for evaluating hadith reliability. His work remains a cornerstone in Islamic studies today.
Compiled the hadith collection Sahih al-Bukhari
Established criteria for authenticating hadith
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