Al-Shahrastani
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Al-Shahrastani
Summary
Al-Shahrastani is a human[1]. Born in Shahristan District[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1086[3]. He died in Shahristan District[4]. He died on January 1, 1153[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], ulema[7], historian[8], theologian[9], and Qur'anic exegete[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Al-Shahrastani was born in Shahristan District[2].
- Al-Shahrastani died in Shahristan District[4].
- Al-Shahrastani was born on January 1, 1086[3].
- Al-Shahrastani was born on 1086[12].
- Al-Shahrastani died on January 1, 1153[5].
- Al-Shahrastani held citizenship in Abbasid Caliphate[13].
- Al-Shahrastani's professions included philosopher[6].
- Al-Shahrastani worked as an ulema[7].
- Al-Shahrastani's professions included historian[8].
- Al-Shahrastani's professions included theologian[9].
- Al-Shahrastani's professions included Qur'anic exegete[10].
- Al-Shahrastani's field of work was religion[14].
- Al-Shahrastani's field of work was Islam[15].
- Al-Shahrastani's field of work was philosophy[16].
- Al-Shahrastani's field of work was Ilm al-Kalam[17].
- Among Al-Shahrastani's employers was Nizamiyya of Baghdad[18].
- A notable work attributed to Al-Shahrastani is Milal wa-al-niḥal[19].
- A notable work attributed to Al-Shahrastani is Nihaya al-iqdam[20].
- Al-Shahrastani's religion is recorded as Islam[21].
- Al-Shahrastani's religion is recorded as Ash'ari[22].
- Al-Shahrastani is recorded as male[23].
- Al-Shahrastani's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Al-Shahrastani's residence is recorded as Nishapur[25].
- Al-Shahrastani's residence is recorded as Baghdad[26].
- Al-Shahrastani's given name is recorded as Abd al-Karīm[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Al-Shahrastani was born in Shahristan District[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1086[3] and 1086[12].
Education
Studied under Abu Al-Qasim Al-Ansari[28], an ulema[29], 1040–1118[30] and ʻAbd al-Raḥīm ibn ʻAbd al-Karīm Qushayrī[31].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], ulema[7], historian[8], theologian[9], and Qur'anic exegete[10]. Fields of work include religion[14], a type of world view[32]; Islam[15], a major religious group[33], founded in 0631[34]; philosophy[16], an academic discipline[35]; and Ilm al-Kalam[17], a religious school of thought[36]. Among Al-Shahrastani's employers was Nizamiyya of Baghdad[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Milal wa-al-niḥal[19], a literary work[37] and Nihaya al-iqdam[20], a literary work[38].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Islam[21], a major religious group[39], founded in 0631[40] and Ash'ari[22], a school of thought[41], in Algeria[42], founded in 0900[43].
Death and Burial
Al-Shahrastani died on January 1, 1153[5]. He died in Shahristan District[4].
Why It Matters
Al-Shahrastani ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Milal wa-al-niḥal[46], a literary work[47].
FAQs
Where was Al-Shahrastani born?
Born in Shahristan District[2], Al-Shahrastani…
Where did Al-Shahrastani die?
Al-Shahrastani passed away in Shahristan District[4].
What did Al-Shahrastani do for work?
Al-Shahrastani worked as philosopher[6], ulema[7], historian[8], theologian[9], and Qur'anic exegete[10].