Ahmad al-Buni (d. 1225 CE / 606 AH) was a prominent Islamic scholar, Sufi mystic, and philosopher. Born in Algeria, he spent most of his life in Egypt, where he studied and taught various Islamic sciences, including jurisprudence, theology, and spirituality. Al-Buni was known for his extensive knowledge of Arabic language, literature, and Islamic mysticism, which he synthesized in his writings.