Grave of Izz al-Din ibn Abd al-Salam

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About Grave of Izz al-Din ibn Abd al-Salam

Izz al-Din ibn Abd al-Salam, called 'the Sultan of the Scholars', was a Shafi'i jurist from Damascus famous for standing up to rulers. He moved to Cairo, where he taught and gave rulings during the Crusader and Mongol wars, and passed away in 660 AH. His grave lies in the al-Basatin part of the Qarafa, beyond the mosque of Imam al-Layth.

Key facts

Name

Grave of Izz al-Din ibn Abd al-Salam

Type

Other Places

City

Cairo

Country

Egypt

Coordinates

30.0039592, 31.2691356

Last updated

2026-10-24