Yahya ibn Yahya al-Laythi

Yahya ibn Yahya al-Laythi
Native name
الذھبی
Bornca. 769 (152 AH)
Algeciras, Emirate of Córdoba
Diedca. 848 / (234 AH) (age 78–79 years)
Córdoba, Spain, Emirate of Córdoba
Occupationwriter
Subjectsspreading the Maliki school of jurisprudence in Al-Andalus

Abu Muhammad Yahya ibn Yahya ibn Kathir ibn Wislasen ibn Shammal ibn Mangaya al-Laythi (Arabic: يحيى بن يحيى الليثي) (born: 769 / died: 848), better known as Yahya ibn Yahya, was a prominent Andalusian Muslim scholar. He was responsible for spreading the Maliki school of jurisprudence in Al-Andalus. Furthermore, he is considered the most important transmitter of Malik ibn Anas' Muwatta.

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