Al-Dimyati
Al-Dimyāṭī | |
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الدمياطي | |
| Title | Sharaf al-Din Al-Ḥāfiẓ |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 1217 Tunah Island near Damietta |
| Died | 1306 (aged 88–89) |
| Era | Late Ayyubid and early Mamluk periods |
| Region | Egypt |
| Main interest(s) | Hadith |
| Occupation | Muhaddith, Scholar |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Shafi'i |
| Creed | Ash'ari |
| Muslim leader | |
ʿAbd al-Muʾmin b. K̲h̲alaf S̲h̲araf al-Dīn al-Tūnī al-Dimyāṭī al-S̲h̲āfiʿī (Arabic: عبد المؤمن بن خلف شرف الدين التوني الدمياطي الشافعي), commonly known as Al-Dimyāṭī (Arabic: الدمياطي; 705-613 AH/ 1217–1306 CE) was regarded as the leading traditionist in Egypt in the 13th century. Young man who explored throughout the Middle East in pursuit of prophetic traditions later settled in Cairo and began teaching at the most prestigious institutions.