Al-Sharif al-Jurjani
Writer
Ali ibn Mohammed al-Jurjani was a Persian encyclopedic writer, scientist, and traditionalist theologian. He is referred to as "al-Sayyid al-Sharif" in sources due to his alleged descent from Ali ibn Abi Taleb. He was born in the village of Ṭāḡu... Wikipedia
Born: February 22, 1340, Gorgan, Iran
Died: July 6, 1413 (age 73 years), Shiraz, Iran
Influenced by: Al-Ash'ari, Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, Al Babarti, and more
Main interest(s): Kalam((arabic grammar)) (Islamic theology), Mantiq (logic), Falkiat
Notable work(s): Jurjani Definitions, Sharh al-Mawaqif