Ali ibn Ahmad al-Nasawi

Ali ibn Ahmad al-Nasawi, also known simply as al-Nasawi, was a notable Islamic scholar, particularly known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and hadith. He lived during the 11th century in what is now known as Afghanistan. Al-Nasawi is often associated with the Hanafi school of thought, one of the four major Sunni legal schools.