Ibn Battah

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Ibn Battah al-Ukbari
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Bornc.917 (304 AH)
Baghdad
Died997 (387 AH)
Religion Islam
EraMedieval era
RegionIraqi scholar
Denomination Sunni
Jurisprudence Hanbali
Notable idea(s)Al-Ibanah al-Kubra
Muslim leader
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Abu Abdullah `Ubaidullah bin Muhammad bin Battah al-`Ukbari al-Hanbali, known as Ibn Battah was a Hanbali theologian and jurisconsult born at 'Ukbara in 304/c. 917. [1] He learned from a number of Hanbali scholars of his time and also personally knew al-Barbahari. [1]

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Ibn Batta was severely attacked by Khatib al-Baghdadi though he was defended by Ibn al-Jawzi who was much influenced by him. [2]

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