Al-Shafi'i
Al-Shafi'i was a prominent Islamic scholar and the founder of the Shafi'i school of thought in Sunni Islam. Born in 767 CE in Gaza, he is known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence, particularly in the areas of legal theory and methodology. His works emphasized the importance of the Qur'an, Hadith, consensus, and analogy in deriving legal rulings.
He is best known for his book, Al-Risala, which outlines the principles of Islamic law and the process of legal reasoning. Al-Shafi'i's teachings have had a lasting impact on Islamic law and continue to influence millions of Muslims around the world today.