Muhammed Hamdi Yazır

Turkish theologian and translator

Muhammed Hamdi Yazır - Turkish theologian and translator
Born

1878
147 years ago

Died

May 27th, 1942
83 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Turkey

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A prominent Turkish theologian and logician contributed significantly to Islamic thought and literature. Served as a professor at multiple institutions, where teachings focused on Islamic theology and logic. He was also a key figure in translating and interpreting religious texts, particularly the Quran into Turkish. His translation efforts aimed to make religious texts more accessible to the Turkish-speaking population and facilitated a deeper understanding of Islamic principles. Yazır's work remains influential in Islamic scholarship.

Translated the Quran into Turkish

Authored numerous works on Islamic theology

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