, ,August 2026 ,Pages 91-101
This research examines the Kurdish scholarly movement in Baghdad, considered one of the most prominent intellectual movements that contributed to shaping the city's intellectual identity throughout the ages. Kurdish scholars formed an essential part of Baghdad's intellectual landscape, contributing to the development of diverse fields such as Quranic exegesis, Hadith, jurisprudence, Arabic language, and Sufism, in addition to their significant role in establishing religious and educational institutions.
The research focuses on tracing the origins of Kurdish scholars in Baghdad, the factors that motivated their scholarly migration to the city, and the intellectual environment that embraced them. It also examines the most prominent figures of the Kurdish scholarly movement who lived or taught in Baghdad, presenting selected examples of these scholars and analyzing their scholarly methodology and their influence on Baghdad's intellectual milieu.
The research draws upon both classical and modern sources that document the lives and contributions of these scholars. It concludes that Kurdish scholars were a cornerstone of Baghdad's intellectual renaissance, contributing pioneering scholarly efforts that enriched cultural and religious life and established intellectual traditions whose impact continues to resonate today. The research aims to highlight this role in order to consolidate awareness of the history of cultural and scientific diversity in Iraq.