The passing of Imam Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Qurtubi, author of the monumental Tafsir al-Qurtubi (Al-Jami li-Ahkam al-Quran), one of the most comprehensive Quran commentaries ever written, particularly strong on legal rulings derived from the Quran. Born in Cordoba (Spain), he later moved to Egypt. His tafsir is especially valued by scholars of the Maliki school.