Muhammad al-Bukhari

About Muhammad al-Bukhari

Muhammad al-Bukhari (810–870 CE) was a pivotal Islamic scholar whose enduring legacy is rooted in the compilation of Hadith, the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad. His collection, known as the Sahih al-Bukhari, is considered by Sunni Muslims to be the most authentic compilation of Hadith, second only to the Quran in authority. This monumental work of religious jurisprudence and historical preservation is the primary reason MIT's Pantheon project ranks him at #548 in historical importance, reflecting a profound and lasting cultural impact across centuries and regions.

Despite this high historical ranking, al-Bukhari's 2025 annualized Wikipedia pageviews totaled approximately 269K, placing his online attention significantly below that of many less historically impactful figures. For instance, figures from the same field, such as Pope Leo I (#720 importance), attracted 759K views, more than double al-Bukhari's traffic. This demonstrates a clear disconnect between his fundamental importance to one of the world's largest religious traditions and his current visibility on the modern internet.

Furthermore, the momentum data indicates a slight contraction in current interest, with his Q1-to-Q3 momentum showing a -21% decline, alongside an overall year-over-year view decrease of -18.5%, suggesting his current online presence is shrinking slightly against the backdrop of his deep historical influence.