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Ibn Taymiyya

Ibn Taymiyya remains influential and contested for his legal, theological, and reformist writings.

BORN 1263 CE · HarranDIED 1328 CE · Damascus, SyriaERA Mamluk
NOTABLE CONTRIBUTION

Argued for scriptural renewal and critiqued many theological, philosophical, and devotional practices.

THE RECORD
  • He wrote extensively on creed, law, logic, worship, and politics.
  • His positions brought both devoted followers and strong opponents.
  • Later revival movements drew heavily on his writings.
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