Ibn Majah was a prominent Islamic scholar and hadith compiler born in 824 CE in Qazvin, Persia. He is best known for his work, Sunan Ibn Majah, which is one of the six major collections of hadith in Sunni Islam. This collection includes over 4,000 hadiths, covering various aspects of Islamic teachings, law, and ethics. His contributions to Islamic scholarship have made him a respected figure in the field of hadith studies. Sunan Ibn Majah is particularly valued for its unique content, including hadiths not found in other collections. Ibn Majah passed away in 887 CE, leaving a lasting legacy in Islamic literature.