Shaykh Manṣūr Ibn Yūnus Al-Buhūtī (c. 1592 – July 1641), better known as al-Buhūtī, was an Egyptian

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and jurist. He espoused the

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of Islam and is widely considered to be the final editor and commentator (''Khātimat-al-Muḥaqiqīn''). His legal writings are considered well-researched and concise, and are still studied and highly revered in Hanbali circles in Saudi Arabia, Syria, Qatar, Kuwait, and Egypt. From his most notable works is ''al-Rawd Al Murbi’ Sharh Zād Al Mustaqni'' which is studied by intermediate students of Hanbali jurisprudence. He also wrote commentaries on advanced works of jurisprudence, such as ''Sharh Al Muntahā'', and ''Kashhaf al-Qina'', as well as an abridged text for beginners entitled ''Umdat at-Talib''. He was born in Buhut, Egypt in 1591 and died in

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in July 1641, at the age of 51.

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Hanbalis 17th-century Muslim scholars of Islam Egyptian writers Egyptian Sunni Muslims 1641 deaths Year of birth uncertain 1591 births {{Egypt-bio-stub