Imam Malik, Imam al-Shafi'i, and Imam Ahmad

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Lesson

1. Imam Malik ibn Anas

Imam Malik ibn Anas was a jurist. The Maliki Madhhab is associated by name with him.

Name pairing: Imam Malik ibn Anas–Maliki.

2. Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i

Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i was a jurist and is commonly known as Imam al-Shafi'i. The Shafi'i Madhhab is associated by name with him.

Name pairing: Imam al-Shafi'i–Shafi'i.

3. Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal was a jurist. The Hanbali Madhhab is associated by name with him. All three imams are mentioned with accurate attribution and respect, not as a ranking.

Name pairing: Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal–Hanbali.

Practice questions

Question 1

Match each imam to the related Madhhab.

Question 2

By which name is Imam Muhammad ibn Idris commonly known?

Imam al-Shafi'i
Imam Abu Yusuf
Imam Muhammad al-Shaybani

Question 3

A poster places Imam Malik, Imam al-Shafi'i, and Imam Ahmad in an order of superiority. True or false: This is a balanced and respectful introduction.

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