The passing of Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, one of the most prolific scholars in Islamic history, having authored over 500 works. He co-authored Tafsir al-Jalalayn and compiled Al-Jami al-Saghir. Recognised as the Mujaddid (Renewer) of the 9th Islamic century, he spent his later years in seclusion devoted to worship and writing in Cairo.