Abd al-Malik ibn Abd Allah al-Juwayni
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Abd al-Malik ibn Abd Allah al-Juwayni 🌐

إمام الحرمين الجويني (Known as "Imam al-Haramayn")
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Born Feb 12, 1028 🌐 Bushtanikan (Nishapur), Seljuk Empire
Passed Away Aug 20, 1085 Nishapur, Seljuk Empire
Lifespan 57 years old
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Archival Overview

Eminent Shafi'i jurist and theologian who taught in Mecca and Medina, headed the prestigious Nizamiyya Academy of Nishapur, and mentored Abu Hamid al-Ghazali.

Biographical Record

Abd al-Malik al-Juwayni (1028–1085 CE) was granted the title 'Imam of the Two Holy Sanctuaries' (Imam al-Haramayn) after teaching for four years in Mecca and Medina.

Grand Vizier Nizam al-Mulk built the legendary Nizamiyya Academy in Nishapur specifically for him. His works Al-Burhan and Al-Irshad shaped centuries of legal theory (Usul al-Fiqh).

Key Life Milestones

1060

Sanctuary Lectures in Mecca and Medina

Taught in the Grand Mosque of Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, earning universal acclaim.

1070

Inauguration of Nizamiyya Academy of Nishapur

Presided over the Nizamiyya Academy, educating the next generation of titans including Abu Hamid al-Ghazali.

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Final Resting Place

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Cemetery of Nishapur
Nishapur, Iran
GPS: 36.2133, 58.7958
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