Al-Bukhari (Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ismail)

Al-Bukhari, whose full name is Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ismail, was a prominent Muslim scholar born in 810 CE. He is best known for compiling "Sahih al-Bukhari," one of the most respected collections of authentic sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. His rigorous methodology involved verifying the chain of narrators and the content of each hadith to ensure authenticity. Al-Bukhari's work is highly regarded in the Islamic world for its dedication to accurate preservation of religious teachings, making it a key source for understanding Islamic faith, practice, and history.