alJuwayni

AlJuwayni, commonly rendered al-Juwayni, refers to Abu al-Hasan al-Juwayni (died c. 1085 CE), an influential 11th-century Sunni Islamic scholar and theologian from the Khurasan region of Greater Iran. He is often known by the honorific Imam al-Haramayn, reflecting his prominence in major Muslim centers of his time. He is associated with the Ash'ari tradition and is regarded as a key figure in late classical Sunni theology and jurisprudence.

Al-Juwayni was a respected jurist and theologian who taught and wrote in important cities such as Nishapur and Baghdad. He helped shape Ash'ari theological thought and is remembered as a leading figure in the intellectual life of his era. His approach sought to harmonize traditional scriptural study with rational inquiry, and he mentored a number of later scholars, most notably al-Ghazali.

His writings on creed and jurisprudence influenced the development of Sunni orthodoxy in the 11th and 12th centuries. While his works cover multiple disciplines, his enduring legacy lies in his role as a teacher and public intellectual who helped set the course for subsequent Sunni theology and jurisprudence. He died circa 1085 CE, and his intellectual lineage continued to influence scholars across the Islamic world.