Ahmad Damanhuri
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Summary
Ahmad Damanhuri was born on January 1, 1689[1], in Damanhur[2]. He died on August 4, 1778[3], in Bulaq[4]. He worked as an Islamic jurist[5], linguist[6], physician[7], muhaddith[8], and chemist[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1690[11]
- Date of death: 1778[12]
- Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire[13]
- Native language: Arabic[14]
- Position held: Grand Imam of al-Azhar[15]
- Educated at: Al-Azhar University[16]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Noble title: hafiz[19]
- Commons category: Damanhūrī[20]
- Honorific prefix: Al-Imam[21]
- Given name: Ahmad[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[23]
- Name in native language: أحمد بن عبد المنعم بن يُوسُف بن صيام الدمنهوري[24]
FAQs
Where was Ahmad Damanhuri born?
Ahmad Damanhuri was born in Damanhur[2].
Where did Ahmad Damanhuri die?
Ahmad Damanhuri died in Bulaq[4].
What did Ahmad Damanhuri do for work?
Ahmad Damanhuri worked as an Islamic jurist[5], linguist[6], physician[7], muhaddith[8], and chemist[9].
Where did Ahmad Damanhuri go to school?
Ahmad Damanhuri was educated at Al-Azhar University[16].