Al-Mawardi was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist born in 972 CE in Basra, Iraq. He is best known for his contributions to Islamic political theory and law, particularly through his influential work, Al-Ahkam al-Sultaniyya, which outlines the principles of governance in an Islamic state. His writings emphasized the importance of justice and the responsibilities of rulers. In addition to his political theories, Al-Mawardi served as a judge and held various administrative positions in the Abbasid caliphate. His works have had a lasting impact on Islamic jurisprudence and continue to be studied by scholars and students of Islamic law today.