Abdul Wahid Ibn Ashir | |
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Title | Ibn Ashir |
Personal | |
Born | 1582 CE (990 AH) |
Died | 1631 CE (1040 AH) |
Religion | Islam |
Jurisprudence | Sunni Maliki |
Creed | Ashari |
Main interest(s) | Fiqh |
Notable work(s) | Al-Murshid al-Mu'een |
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Ashir may refer to:
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