Islamic Scholars and Their Scientific Heritage: the Case of Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani

Abstract

Praise be to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions. Given the scholarly status of Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani and the importance of his scientific heritage, this research entitled "Islamic Scholars and Their Scientific Heritage: the Case of Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani " has been undertaken. The main purpose is to highlight one of the scholars of the Islamic nation and to present and showcase a facet of his scientific heritage to benefit and emulate by students of knowledge and researchers. The research consists of an introduction, three chapters, and a conclusion, as follows:

The first chapter provides a general introduction to Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar, including his name, lineage, and scholarly upbringing. The second chapter encompasses the most important teachers and students of Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani. As for the third chapter, the researcher strives to highlight the journeys of Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar in his pursuit of knowledge, the scientific contributions he left behind, and an account of his death. Finally, the conclusion summarizes the main findings of the research.