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Hazrat Imam Shafi (Rahimahullah), one of the greatest scholars of Islam and the founder of the Shafi’i school of jurisprudence, passed away in 204 AH in Egypt. His contributions to Islamic law, Hadith studies, and Arabic linguistics are among the most influential in Islamic scholarship. Imam Shafi was born in 150 AH in Gaza and dedicated his entire life to the pursuit of knowledge, teaching, and writing. His methodology of jurisprudence brought a balance between Hadith and Qiyas (analogical reasoning), laying the foundation for the Shafi’i madhhab which is followed by millions of Muslims worldwide.

His death in Egypt marked the end of a remarkable life devoted to the service of Islam. He was laid to rest in Cairo, where his resting place remains a site of respect and remembrance. Scholars and students across generations have continued to benefit from his works, most notably his famous book “Al-Risalah,” which became the first systematic work on Usul al-Fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence).

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  Hazrat Imam Shafi was born in 150 AH in Gaza.

  
  


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  He passed away in 204 AH in Egypt.

  
  


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  He is the founder of the Shafi’i madhhab, one of the four major Sunni schools of law.

  
  


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  His famous book “Al-Risalah” is the first comprehensive text on Islamic legal theory.

  
  


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  He studied under great scholars including Imam Malik (R.A).

  
  


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  His resting place is in Cairo, Egypt, which is visited by many as a place of respect.