Haddad, Gibril Fouad

The Four Imams and Their Schools : Abu Hanifa / Malik / Al-Shafi'i / Ahmad / by Gibril Fouad Haddad - xxiv, 551 pages : Illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes verses from Quran

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

THE GREAT EDIFICE of Islamic Law is held up by four towering figures of the early middle ages: Abu Hanifa, Malik, al-Shafi'i, and Ibn Hanbal. Because of their immense dedication and intellectual acuity, these men enjoy recognition to this day as Islam's most influential scholars.

190235009X (Paperback) 9781902350097 (Paperback)


Malik ibn Anas,--d. 795
Abu Hanifah,--d. 767 or 8
Shafi'i, Muhammad ibn Idris,--767 or 8-820
Ibn Hanbal, Ahmad ibn Muhammad,--780-855
Sunnites--Biography

BP70 / H33