Abd al-Ghafir al-Farsi
Abd al-Ghafir al-Farsi | |
|---|---|
| Title | Al-Ḥāfiẓ |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 451/1059 |
| Died | 529H/1135 |
| Era | Islamic Golden Age |
| Region | Persia |
| Main interest(s) | Hadith, History, Grammar |
| Occupation | Muhaddith, Scholar |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Shafi'i |
| Creed | Ash'ari |
| Muslim leader | |
Abd al-Ghafir ibn Ismail ibn Abd al-Ghafir ibn Muhammad al-Farsi (Arabic: عبد الغافر بن اسماعيل بن عبد الغافر بن محمد الفارسي) was a renowned Persian Sunni muhaddith, historian and grammarian of the highest rank. He was a student of Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni. He was contemporary, and first biographer of Imam Al-Ghazali. He was also the grandson of the great Imam Al-Qushayri.