Yahya ibn Yahya al-Laythi

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Yahya ibn Yahya al-Laythi
Native name	الذھبی
Born	ca. 769 (152 AH) Algeciras, Emirate of Córdoba
Died	ca. 848 / (234 AH) (age 78–79 years) Córdoba, Spain, Emirate of Córdoba
Occupation	writer
Subjects	spreading the Maliki school of jurisprudence in Al-Andalus

Abu Muhammad Yahya ibn Yahya ibn Kathir ibn Wislasen ibn Shammal ibn Mangaya al-Laythi (Arabic: يحيى بن يحيى الليثي) (born: 769 / died: 848), better known as Yahya ibn Yahya, was a prominent Andalusian Muslim scholar. He was responsible for spreading the Maliki school of jurisprudence in Al-Andalus. Furthermore, he is considered the most important transmitter of Malik ibn Anas' Muwatta.