Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni (Persian: امام الحرمین جوینی; b. 17 February 1028, Nishapur – d. 20 August 1085, Nishapur) was an Iranian jurist and theologian (mutakallim).
Life
He was born in Nishapur on 17 February 1028. He received his first education from his father, who was a professor (mudarris), and from his uncle. Upon his father's death he was appointed, while still young, as professor in his father's place. During this period he continued his education, taking lessons from the distinguished scholars of the region. He defended Ahl al-Sunna and secured its spread around Nishapur. When Kunduri, the vizier of the Great Seljuk Empire, who fanatically defended the Mu'tazilite-Shia views, had a decree issued from Tughrul Bey to curse the innovators (bid'a) and, oppressing the Ash'ari scholars, forbade them to teach and imprisoned some of them, al-Juwayni left Nishapur and went to Baghdad. Then, going to Medina and Mecca, he occupied himself with teaching for four years, and his fame spread abroad. Upon Kunduri's dismissal, he returned to Nishapur, was appointed as professor at the Nizamiyya Madrasa built for him, and continued to teach until his death. He died on 20 August 1085 in the village of Büştenikan near Nishapur.
Sources
- Turkish Wikipedia: tr.wikipedia.org
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam: islamansiklopedisi.org.tr
- English Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org