Imam al-Nawawi - Scholar (النووي)
Imam al-Nawawi (1233–1277 CE) was a celebrated scholar and author whose works remain essential in Islamic education. Known for his piety and ascetic lifestyle, he authored numerous books, including Riyad al-Salihin and Al-Arba‘in al-Nawawiyyah (The Forty Hadith), which are widely studied for their focus on ethics and spirituality. As a Shafi‘i jurist, Imam al-Nawawi contributed significantly to jurisprudence with works like Al-Majmu‘. His devotion to knowledge, refusal of worldly luxuries, and meticulous scholarship left a lasting legacy, making him a paragon of Islamic virtue and erudition.