User:MEHDiMIM/Muḥammad Ibn-Aḥmad ʿUtbī

Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Utbah ibn Hameed ibn Utbah ibn Abi Sufyan ibn Harb, known as Al-Utbi, was a Muslim jurist and scholar. He was born in Al-Andalus and passed away in the year 255 AH (869 CE). Among his works are “Al-Mustakhrajah al-Utbiah ‘ala al-Muwatta’” in the Maliki jurisprudence and “Kira’ al-Dur wa al-Ardain”. His scholarly standing was highly regarded, and he was praised by scholars in Al-Andalus for his expertise in jurisprudence and preservation of legal matters. His work “Al-Mustakhrajah” is a compilation of legal rulings extracted from the teachings of Imam Malik, transmitted through his students.

He acquired knowledge from local scholars in Al-Andalus, such as Yahya ibn Yahya al-Laythi and Sa’id ibn Hassan. Later, he traveled to the East, where he met scholars like Sahnun ibn Sa’id al-Tanukhi and Asbagh ibn al-Faraj. Upon returning to Al-Andalus, he became renowned for his expertise, and people sought him out for guidance and learning. Al-'Utbi’s scholarship was particularly recognized in matters related to the Maliki school of jurisprudence. His work, known as “Al-Mustakhrajah” or “Al-'Utbiyyah”, compiled narrations from Imam Malik and his students. Despite some controversy surrounding its authenticity, it was still relied upon by certain Maliki scholars. His dedication to preserving and transmitting knowledge left a lasting impact on the scholarly community of Al-Andalus.