Abu Ishaq Ibrahim al-Shatibi
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Abu Ishaq Ibrahim al-Shatibi 🌐

إبراهيم بن موسى الشاطبي (Known as "Imam al-Shatibi")
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Born c. 1320 🌐 Granada, Emirate of Granada
Passed Away Aug 08, 1388 Granada, Emirate of Granada
Lifespan 68 years old
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"The foundational basis of the divine law is wisdom and the promotion of the welfare of human beings in this life and the next."

Archival Overview

Andalusian legal philosopher whose groundbreaking work 'Al-Muwafaqat' founded the science of Maqasid al-Shariah (higher objectives of Islamic law), emphasizing universal human welfare.

Biographical Record

Abu Ishaq al-Shatibi (c. 1320–1388 CE) lived in the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, revitalizing Islamic legal philosophy during its final Spanish century.

His masterwork Al-Muwafaqat revolutionized jurisprudence by demonstrating that all divine commandments aim to protect five essential universal goods: religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property.

Key Life Milestones

1375

Publication of Al-I'tisam

Authored 'Al-I'tisam', defining the strict boundaries between genuine religious tradition and arbitrary cultural accretions.

1385

Completion of Al-Muwafaqat

Formulated the foundational theory of Maqasid al-Shariah, focusing Islamic legal philosophy on human flourishing.

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Final Resting Place

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Historic Cemetery of Granada
Granada, Spain
GPS: 37.1773, -3.5986
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