Nasser Al-Din Al Mchedalli

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Nasser Al-Din Al Mchedalli (Arabic: ناصر الدين المجدلي) was a renowned Zwawa scholar from Béjaïa, Algeria, who lived from approximately 1230 to 1330. A member of the esteemed Imchedallen tribe, known for its intellectual contributions, Al-Mchedalli played a significant role in the transmission of Islamic knowledge in the Maghreb.^[1]

Born into a family of scholars, Al-Mchedalli's father was a cadi. His early education was under his father's tutelage before he embarked on a journey of intellectual exploration. After traveling to Béjaïa, he ventured further east to the heart of Islamic learning, the Mashreq. In Cairo, he spent twenty crucial years immersed in the rich academic environment of Al-Azhar University, acquiring a profound knowledge of Islamic sciences.^[2]

Upon his return to Béjaïa, Al-Mchedalli became a leading figure in Islamic education. His most notable contribution was the introduction of the Mukhtasar d'Ibn Al-Hajib, a foundational text in Islamic jurisprudence, to the Maghreb. As a respected teacher, he guided numerous students, including the prominent Abou Imrân Al Mchedalli, who later became the first director of the medrasa Tachfiniya.

Despite his significant influence, only one of Al-Mchedalli's works, Aqdiya, has survived. This treatise on Islamic jurisprudence is a testament to his scholarly depth.

Al-Mchedalli lived a long life, passing away at the age of approximately 100 in Béjaïa. His legacy as a scholar and educator continues to be celebrated, and his contributions to the intellectual heritage of the Maghreb remain an invaluable part of the region's history.^[3]

• Béjaïa
• Zwawa
• Al-Azhar University