Muhibullah Bihari

Early life and background

Muhibullah was born in Muhib, Alipur, Bihar (present-day India). In his early youth, he migrated to Awadh, where he pursued advanced studies in Islamic sciences and philosophy.

Scholarly career

Muhibullah emerged as a leading figure in the scholarly and religious circles of northern India during the late seventeenth century. He served as the Qadi of Lucknow under Mughal administration. His legal expertise is also noted in connection with the monumental compilation of the Fatawa 'Alamgiri, a comprehensive digest of Hanafi jurisprudence commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb.