Biography of Sheikh Muhammad Nasiruddin Al-Albani (Islamic Scholar)

About This Book

This book gives a brief account of the life of Shaikh Muhammad Nasiruddin Al-Albani (1332H to 1420H, died 2 October 1999), may Allah have mercy on him, one of the best-known scholars of Islam in recent times. It follows him from his birth in Eastern Europe near the end of the Ottoman era through his modest beginnings, his education and the shaping of his character.

The authors describe the strong memory that allowed him to memorize a great number of hadith and to become a leading hadith scholar of his time, and they cover his service to the Muslim world. The book also looks at the legacy of knowledge he left behind: his students, his books and his guidance. The text was verified by one of his students.

What's Inside

• His birth, early life and modest beginnings
• His education and character
• His memorization of hadith and his work as a muhaddith
• His legacy: students, books and guidance

Who It's For

• Students of hadith
• Readers who use Shaikh Al-Albani's works and want to know about his life
• Anyone interested in the biographies of recent Muslim scholars

Book Details

• Authors: Abu Nasir Ibrahim Abdul Rauf & Abu Maryam Muslim Ameen
• Verified by: Ash-Sheikh Muhammad Al-Ameen Al-Haleel Abu Abdil Musawwir (a student of Shaikh Al-Albani)