Born in Baghdad in the second century of Islam, Imam Ahmad Bin Hanbal was a pivotal figure in the development of Islamic thought. Dr. Shabir Ally discusses his life, his contributions to Islamic thought, and his founding of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence, which is known for its strict adherence to the hadith over the use of reason or analogy. Imam Ahmad emphasized the hadith as a primary source of religious authority in contrast with other schools that allowed more room for reason and analogy. Dr. Shabir explains that Imam Ahmad’s approach was to prioritize weak hadiths over human reasoning to preserve the purity of Islamic teachings. Imam Ahmad had a massive compilation of hadiths, which numbers between 28,000 to 30,000. His school became foundational in regions like Saudi Arabia. If you enjoy this video, please support our work financially by: Visiting our website http://www.QuranSpeaks.com OR Sending an etransfer to iGive@QuranSpeaks.com OR Subscribing monthly at Patreon.com/QuranSpeaks ► DONATE: http://www.quranspeaks.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=quranspeaks Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LetTheQuranSpeak Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/QuranSpeaks.tv Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/Quran_Speaks

Dr. Shabir Ally highlights the contributions of Imam Shafi'i to Islamic jurisprudence. Dr. Shabir Ally explains the need for schools of thought in Islam, which arose to interpret the Quran and Hadith for practical application. Imam Shafi'i, noted for founding the Shafi'i school, emphasized strict adherence to authenticated Hadiths to ensure that Islamic practices aligned closely with those established during the Prophet Muhammad's time. Imam Shafi'i lived in a time when the scholarly study of Hadith and narrator reliability had become highly systematic, which helped in verifying the authenticity of Islamic teachings. He was particularly concerned with regional variations and incremental changes that could distort original teachings. Shafi'i advocated for a methodology that included the use of analogy and consensus among Muslims, significantly influencing how Islamic law is interpreted and applied. His principles ensured a systematic approach to verifying the authenticity of Islamic teachings, emphasizing the Quran and Hadith as primary sources. If you enjoy this video, please support our work financially by: Visiting our website http://www.QuranSpeaks.com OR Sending an etransfer to iGive@QuranSpeaks.com OR Subscribing monthly at Patreon.com/QuranSpeaks ► DONATE: http://www.quranspeaks.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=quranspeaks Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LetTheQuranSpeak Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/QuranSpeaks.tv Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/Quran_Speaks

Imam Malik is a foundational Muslim scholar and the eponym of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence. Dr. Shabir Ally delves into Imam Malik's life, his contributions to Islamic thought, and his famous work, the Muwatta. Imam Malik was born in Medina, which allowed him to directly witness and partake in the well-established Islamic practices of the community, giving him a strong basis to form his school of thought. His proximity to the early traditions of Islam and the practices in Medina heavily influenced his teachings and writings. The Muwatta is a critical text composed by Imam Malik, consisting of hadiths and descriptions of Islamic practices. It is revered for its authenticity and depth, serving as a significant reference for Islamic jurisprudence. The influence of Imam Malik extends through his students and his works, which have shaped the ideas of other Islamic scholars and schools of thought. If you enjoy this video, please support our work financially by: Visiting our website http://www.QuranSpeaks.com OR Sending an etransfer to iGive@QuranSpeaks.com OR Subscribing monthly at Patreon.com/QuranSpeaks ► DONATE: http://www.quranspeaks.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=quranspeaks Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LetTheQuranSpeak Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/QuranSpeaks.tv Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/Quran_Speaks

Born in 699 CE, Imam Abu Hanifah (may God have mercy on him) lived in proximity to the era of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which afforded him direct access to the firsthand accounts from the Prophet's companions. Initially a tradesman managing a cloth factory, Abu Hanifah was encouraged by scholars, notably Ibrahim al-Nakha'i, to pursue and disseminate religious knowledge. His innate intellectual curiosity and adeptness at synthesizing diverse information led him to establish a school of thought known as the school of opinion (ra'iy). This school emphasized a profound understanding of the Quran and the application of rationality to deduce legal principles. Dr. Shabir Ally points out that Abu Hanifah did not set out to create a new branch of Islamic law; instead, his insightful teachings were organized posthumously by his disciples. Contrasting with other schools that strictly adhered to tradition, Abu Hanifah's methodology was to uncover the underlying principles behind religious actions and teachings, facilitating a flexible and reasoned approach to Islamic law. His principles heavily prioritized the Quran and employed logical criteria to assess the authenticity of hadiths (the sayings and actions of the Prophet). Prominent students like Qadhi Abu Yusuf and Muhammad bin al-Hasan al-Shaybani were instrumental in advancing his educational legacy. Abu Hanifah passed away in 767 at the age of 68, having devoted his life to education and justice, enduring imprisonment for opposing what he considered to be injustice and tyranny. If you enjoy this video, please support our work financially by: Visiting our website http://www.QuranSpeaks.com OR Sending an etransfer to iGive@QuranSpeaks.com OR Subscribing monthly at Patreon.com/QuranSpeaks ► DONATE: http://www.quranspeaks.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=quranspeaks Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LetTheQuranSpeak Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/QuranSpeaks.tv Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/Quran_Speaks