The Impact of Andalusian Scholars on Scientific Life in Tlemcen During the Zayyanid Era: Hadith and Jurisprudence as a Model

Authors : Mourad Seghier

Pages : 70-84

Doi:10.5281/zenodo.18096317

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Publication Date : 2025-12-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :It is well known that scholars, philosophers, and poets flocked to Tlemcen due to its strategic geographical location and its proximity to Andalusia and the city of Fez. Tlemcen rivaled the most renowned capitals of the world in beauty and cultural splendor. Historians have documented significant events in Islamic lands, introduced key scholars of the period, and described the schools established by the Zayyanids, as well as the educational methods introduced by Andalusian scholars in the fields of Hadith and jurisprudence. This study highlights the intellectual connection between Algeria and the scholarly traditions of Andalusia and Seville, emphasizing the prosperity of these regions and their influence on the cultural and academic renewal of the Maghreb, particularly in Hadith and jurisprudence, as well as aspects of urban development. The research aims to identify and compile the names and contributions of Andalusian-origin scholars who settled in or passed through Tlemcen. Special focus is placed on Hadith scholars and jurists, leading to a number of significant conclusions regarding their role in the intellectual evolution of the city.
Keywords : Âlimler, Tilmisan, Endülüs, Hadis, Fıkıh, Etki

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