Names/Sufyan/Sufyan al-Thawri
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Sufyan al-Thawri

Islamic scholar, hadith collector, founder of legal school

Biography

An 8th-century Islamic scholar and jurist who was one of the most respected hadith collectors and Quranic exegetes of his era. He founded one of the early Islamic legal schools and was known for his piety and asceticism.

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Historical Figure

Nationality

Arab

Born

728

Died

778

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Sufyan

Arabic origin

An Arabic name rooted in Sufism, denoting spiritual wisdom and mystical devotion. This name has historical depth through famous Islamic figures while maintaining contemporary appeal across cultures, representing dedication to inner spiritual growth.