Biography of A-Imam Al-Waqidi

Al-Imam Al-Waqidi, was born at the beginning of 130 (AH) in Al-Madinah, where he began his studies. He migrated to Iraq in 180 AH during the reign of Mamun ar-Rashid. There Yahya al-Barmaki welcomed him due to his great learning and he was included as one of Mamun's elite. He was soon appointed as judge and held this position until his death in 207 AH.