Hafiz Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (jan 1, 1371 – jan 1, 1448)
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نخبة الفكر في مصطلح أهل الأثرOne of the most unique personalities in Islamic History.
Mufti Taqi Uthmani spoke about how the Ummah did not see someone of the caliber of Ibn Hajar when it comes to the scope of his academic contribution.
Palestinian origin
Born and raised in Egypt
Grew up as an orphan
Shafi scholar
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Date:
jan 1, 1371
jan 1, 1448
~ 77 years