Al-Tirmidhi is a prominent Islamic scholar and hadith compiler, born in 824 CE in Tirmidh, present-day Uzbekistan. He is best known for his work, Jami' at-Tirmidhi, which is one of the six major collections of hadith in Sunni Islam. This collection includes authentic sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad and is valued for its organization and classification of hadith. His contributions to Islamic scholarship extend beyond hadith compilation; he also provided commentary and analysis on the narrators of hadith, helping to establish criteria for authenticity. Al-Tirmidhi's work remains influential in Islamic studies and is widely referenced by scholars and students alike.