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Imam al-Bukhari

Compiled a major hadith collection and became central to Sunni hadith study.

194-256 AH / 810-870 CEBukharaHadith scholar

Imam al-Bukhari: life, work, and legacy

Imam al-Bukhari Hadith scholar

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Imam al-Bukhari is presented as hadith scholar associated with Bukhara. The working chronology for this record is 194-256 AH / 810-870 CE. Compiled a major hadith collection and became central to Sunni hadith study.

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194-256 AH / 810-870 CE

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