Al-Layth ibn Saʿd al-Fahmī al-Qalqashandī (jan 1, 713 – dec 31, 791)
Description:
A prominent Egyptian scholar and jurist, known for his independent legal reasoning. He was a contemporary of Imam Malik and founded a school of Islamic jurisprudence in Egypt, although his school did not survive long after his death.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 713
dec 31, 791
~ 79 years