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The Qadi al-Qudat: Songhai's Chief Judge Ahmed Baba
This episode explores the life and legacy of Ahmed Baba, the 16th-century chief judge (qadi al-qudat) of Timbuktu, who upheld Maliki law under the Songhai Empire. We discuss his education at Sankore Madrasa, his role in the legal system under Askia Dawud, his writings including the 'Kashf al-Mubin', his exile to Marrakech after the Saadian invasion, and his return to rebuild Timbuktu's scholarly community. We also touch on his interactions with the Saadian sultan Ahmad al-Mansur and his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and history.
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