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Ignác Goldziher was a Hungarian orientalist and scholar of Islam, recognized as a founder of modern Islamic studies in Europe. His scholarship is distinguished by its meticulous examination of pre-Islamic and Islamic law, tradition, religion, and poetry. Goldziher's work explored the origins of Islamic doctrines and rituals within the context of other cultures, positing that Islam continuously developed as a civilization, adept at both importing and exporting ideas. A significant portion of his scholarly contributions remains relevant today.