بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
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الْمُهَيْمِنِ
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Imam Malik
مالك بن أنس
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Imam Malik ibn Anas (711–795 CE) was the founder of the Maliki school of law and the preeminent scholar of Medina, the "City of the Prophet." He is the author of Al-Muwatta, the first major book of Hadith and Fiqh combined. His legal methodology was unique in its reliance on the "Amal Ahl al-Madinah" (the living practice of the people of Medina), arguing that since the companions lived there, their collective habits were a reliable form of Sunnah. He was known for his extreme reverence for the Prophet's city, never riding a horse within its boundaries out of respect. Imam Malik was born in Medina in 93 AH (711 CE). He studied under the great scholars of Medina, including Nafi', the freed slave of Ibn Umar, and he learned from many companions who were still alive. His collection, Al-Muwatta (The Well-Trodden Path), was completed over 40 years and contains over 1,700 narrations. It is considered one of the most authentic books after the Quran. His methodology emphasized the practice of the people of Medina (amal ahl al-Madinah). He argued that the living tradition of Medina, passed down through generations, was a reliable source of Sunnah because the companions lived there and their practice was transmitted continuously. He also used maslahah mursalah (unrestricted public interest) as a source of law, considering what benefits the community. Imam Malik was known for his piety and reverence for the Prophet. He never rode a horse in Medina, saying, "I am too shy to let the hoof of an animal trample the earth where the Prophet is buried." He was flogged during a political conflict but forgave the governor who ordered it. He died in Medina in 179 AH (795 CE). For believers, Imam Malik is a model of scholarship, piety, and respect for the Prophet's city. His school provides a rich tradition rooted in the practice of Medina. The believer respects his contributions, learns from his methodology, and follows the Maliki school with confidence.
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