The Intellectual And Civilizational Role Of Sheikh Imam Muhammad Ibn Abdul Karim Al-Mughili (D. 909 Ah/1504 Ce) In The Region Of Touat And Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract

This research paper aims to explore some aspects of the life of Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abdul Karim al-Mughili (d. 909 AH/1503 CE), in an attempt to trace his intellectual and civilizational role, both in the region of Touat and in the lands of Western Sudan (Sub-Saharan Africa) during the ninth century AH/fifteenth century CE. 

The study concluded with a number of findings that affirm that Sheikh al-Mughili’s efforts in disseminating the correct teachings of Islam did not cease with his death; rather, he left behind a wealth of scientific contributions covering various fields, including logic, Sufism, jurisprudence, and political theory. His influence was felt in the urban centers of the Islamic Maghreb and Western Sudan (Sub-Saharan Africa), becoming an indispensable reference for the inhabitants of these regions in matters of jurisprudence, Sufism, logic, and more. This is evidenced by the scholarly works from the scientific families in these regions, which serve as examples of this influence.